John Montagu, 11th Earl of Sandwich

John Edward Hollister Montagu, 11th Earl of Sandwich ( born April 11, 1943) is a British entrepreneur and politician.

Life

John Montagu is the eldest son of Alexander Montagu, who had in 1964 renounced the title of Earl of Sandwich, and his first wife Maud Rosemary, born Peto. He inherited the title from his father in 1995. With the passing of the House of Lords Act 1999, he lost along with all other Erbpeers ( Hereditary peers) the automatic seat in the House of Lords. However, he was chosen as one of 92 selected Erbpeers that remained after the reform in the House .. He sits as a cross Bencher and speaks mainly on international development cooperation and asylum issues.

Taking advantage of the notoriety of an ancestor, John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, who is known for popularizing the sandwiches in the UK in the 18th century, he opened a sandwich shop, Earl of Sandwich. This is in Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort, Florida. The restaurant is a collaboration between him, his son Orlando Montagu and Robert Earl, founder of Planet Hollywood chain.

Lord Sandwich is since July 1, 1968 married to Caroline, daughter of Reverend Perceval Hayman, and the two have three children:

• Luke Timothy Charles Montagu, Viscount Hinchingbrooke (born 5 December 1969)
• The Honourable Orlando William Montagu ( born January 16, 1971)
• Lady Mary Jemima Montagu ( born October 14, 1973)

Swell

• Charles Kidd, David Williamson (ed.): Debrett 's Peerage and Baronetage. St Martin's Press, New York, 1990, ISBN 0 - 333-38847 -X.
• Darryl Lundy: 11th Earl of Sandwich. The Peerage. Accessed on 14 October 2013.