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Basil Montagu

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Basil Montagu, who lived from 24 April 1770 to 27 November 1851, was a British jurist, barrister, writer and philanthropist. He was educated at Charterhouse and studied law at Cambridge, and was significantly involved in reforms to the bankruptcy laws of Britain, serving as Accountant General in Bankruptcy between 1835 and 1846. He was highly influenced by the writings of Francis Bacon, and was the son of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, and the singer Martha Ray.

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Role
Jurist, barrister, writer and philanthropist 2
Nationality / Jurisdiction
British 2
Born
1770 1
Birth Date
1770-04-24 1
Died
1851 1
Death Date
1851-11-27 1
Place of Death
Boulogne-sur-Mer 1
Classification
Field of Law
Commercial and Business Law 1
Gender
Male 2
Role
Role (category)
Jurist 2
Role (category)
Barrister 2
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Source Basil Montagu (Wikipedia)tier 2
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1. Wikidata: Basil Montagu
  • Wikidata Q4867224, P569 date of birth claim (year)
    P569 (date of birth): 1770
  • Wikidata Q4867224, P569 date of birth claim (full date)
    P569 (date of birth): 1770-04-24
  • Wikidata Q4867224, P570 date of death claim (year)
    P570 (date of death): 1851
  • Wikidata Q4867224, P570 date of death claim (full date)
    P570 (date of death): 1851-11-27
  • Wikidata Q4867224, P20 place of death claim
    P20 (place of death): Boulogne-sur-Mer
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2. Basil Montagu (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia
  • Introduction, gender
    He was educated at Charterhouse and studied law at Cambridge.
  • Introduction
    Basil Montagu (24 April 1770 - 27 November 1851) was a British jurist, barrister, writer and philanthropist.
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