John Manners, 8th Earl of Rutland
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John Manners, 8th Earl of Rutland (June 10, 1604 – September 29, 1679) was the son of Sir George Manners and great-grandson of Thomas Manners, 1st Earl of Rutland.
He married Frances Montagu, daughter of Sir Edward Montagu, 1st Baron Montagu of Boughton, in 1628. They had seven children:
- Grace Manners (d. 1700), married Patrick Chaworth, 1st Viscount Chaworth.
- Margaret Manners (d. 1682), married James Cecil, 3rd Earl of Salisbury and had issue.
- Frances Manners (c. 1636–1660), married John Cecil, 4th Earl of Exeter and had issue.
- John Manners, 1st Duke of Rutland (1638–1711)
- Lady Elizabeth Manners (c. 1654–1700), married James Annesley, 2nd Earl of Anglesey and had issue.
- Dorothy Manners (c. 1656–1698), married Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 2nd Earl of Shaftesbury and had issue.
- Anne Manners (c. 1655–?), married Scrope Howe, 1st Viscount Howe.
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| Honorary Titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by: The Lord Loughborough |
Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire 1667–1677 |
Succeeded by: John Manners |
| Peerage of England | ||
| Preceded by: George Manners |
Earl of Rutland 1641–1679 |
Succeeded by: John Manners |
