William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester

Manchester was the eldest surviving son of George Montagu, 4th Duke of Manchester, and Elizabeth, daughter of Sir James Dashwood, 2nd Baronet. He was educated at Harrow. In 1788, he succeeded his father to his titles and the Kimbolton Castle estate in Huntingdonshire. ==Political career==

Manchester was Governor of Jamaica from 1808 to 1827. During his term, he oversaw the implementation of the abolition of the Slave Trade in the colony. In 1815, he dealt with the aftermath of the Port Royal fire and the devastation of Jamaican plantations by a hurricane. , seat of Duke of Manchester Manchester Parish in Jamaica was named after him and Mandeville, the capital of the parish, was named after his son, Viscount Mandeville. After his return to Britain Manchester served as Postmaster General between 1827 and 1830 (succeeding his younger brother Lord Frederick Montagu). He was also Lord Lieutenant of Huntingdonshire between 1793 and 1841. ==Family==

Manchester married Lady Susan Gordon, third daughter of Alexander Gordon, 4th Duke of Gordon and Jane, Duchess of Gordon, on 7 October 1793. They had eight children: • Lady Jane Montagu (1794–1815). married Thomas Steele and had issue, including Thomas Montagu Steele • Lady Susan Montagu (c. 1801–1870), married George Hay, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale and had issue. • Lady Caroline Catherine Montagu (c. 1804–1892), ==References==