George Montagu, 4th Duke of Manchester PC (6 April 1737 – 2 September 1788) was a British politician and diplomat.
Manchester was the son of Robert Montagu, 3rd Duke of Manchester.
He was Member of Parliament for Huntingdonshire 1761–1762. In 1783, he was appointed a Privy Councillor in 1782.
He married Elizabeth Dashwood, daughter of Sir James Dashwood, 2nd Baronet on 22 October 1762. They had several children, including:
Montague, New Jersey is believed to have been named after George Montagu in 1759.
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Coulson Fellowes The Lord Carysfort |
Member of Parliament for Huntingdonshire with The Lord Carysfort 1761–1762 |
Succeeded by The Lord Carysfort Lord Charles Montagu |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by The Earl of Hertford |
Lord Chamberlain 1782–1783 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Hertford |
| Diplomatic posts | ||
| Preceded by The Lord St Helens |
Ambassador to France 1783 |
Succeeded by The Duke of Dorset |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by The Duke of Manchester |
Lord Lieutenant of Huntingdonshire 1762–1788 |
Succeeded by The Duke of Montagu |
| Masonic offices | ||
| Preceded by The Lord Petre |
Grand Master of the Premier Grand Lodge of England 1777–1782 |
Succeeded by The Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn |
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Robert Montagu |
Duke of Manchester 1762–1788 |
Succeeded by William Montagu |