Montague Eliot, 8th Earl of St Germans
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Montague Charles Eliot, 8th Earl of St Germans, KCVO
, OBE
( 13 May 1870 – 19 September 1960), styled Hon. Montague Eliot from 1923 to 1942, was a British peer and courtier.
He was born in Pimlico
, Middlesex
to Charles George Cornwallis Eliot (16 October 1839 – 22 May 1901) and his wife Constance Rhiannon Guest (November 1844 – 1916).
Montague was educated at Castleden Hall School, (Farnborough, Hampshire
), Charterhouse
and Exeter College, Oxford
, taking a BA in 1893. By 1895, he was a Barrister-at-law at the Inner Temple
.
From 1901–1906, he was appointed a Gentleman Usher
to King Edward VII
, and from 1908–1910 a Groom-in-Waiting. From 1910–1936, he was a Gentleman Usher to King George V
. During the First World War
, Montague was a Lieutenant-Commander with the RNVR.
He was awarded an OBE
in 1919, and became Groom of the Robes
from 1920–1936.
In 1923, he was awarded the MVO
, and from 1924–1936 he became Extra Groom-in-Waiting to King George V. He was awarded CVO
in 1928; KCVO
in 1934. In 1936 he became Extra Groom-in-Waiting to King Edward VIII
, and, from 1937 to 1952, Extra Groom-in-Waiting to King George VI
. From 1952–1960, he was Extra Groom-in-Waiting to Queen Elizabeth II
. He had been awarded the cross of Officer of the Order of Leopold (Belgium).
On November 22, 1942, Montague succeeded his older brother to become the 8th Earl of St Germans
.
Montague died on 19 September 1960 and his titles passed to his elder son, Nicholas Richard Michael Eliot
.
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
, OBE
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
( 13 May 1870 – 19 September 1960), styled Hon. Montague Eliot from 1923 to 1942, was a British peer and courtier.
He was born in Pimlico
Pimlico
Pimlico is a small area of central London in the City of Westminster. Like Belgravia, to which it was built as a southern extension, Pimlico is known for its grand garden squares and impressive Regency architecture....
, Middlesex
Middlesex
Middlesex is one of the historic counties of England and the second smallest by area. The low-lying county contained the wealthy and politically independent City of London on its southern boundary and was dominated by it from a very early time...
to Charles George Cornwallis Eliot (16 October 1839 – 22 May 1901) and his wife Constance Rhiannon Guest (November 1844 – 1916).
Montague was educated at Castleden Hall School, (Farnborough, Hampshire
Farnborough, Hampshire
-History:Name changes: Ferneberga ; Farnburghe, Farenberg ; Farnborowe, Fremborough, Fameborough .Tower Hill, Cove: There is substantial evidence...
), Charterhouse
Charterhouse School
Charterhouse School, originally The Hospital of King James and Thomas Sutton in Charterhouse, or more simply Charterhouse or House, is an English collegiate independent boarding school situated at Godalming in Surrey.Founded by Thomas Sutton in London in 1611 on the site of the old Carthusian...
and Exeter College, Oxford
Exeter College, Oxford
Exeter College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England and the fourth oldest college of the University. The main entrance is on the east side of Turl Street...
, taking a BA in 1893. By 1895, he was a Barrister-at-law at the Inner Temple
Inner Temple
The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, commonly known as Inner Temple, is one of the four Inns of Court in London. To be called to the Bar and practise as a barrister in England and Wales, an individual must belong to one of these Inns...
.
From 1901–1906, he was appointed a Gentleman Usher
Gentleman Usher
Gentleman Usher is a title for some officers of the Royal Household of the United Kingdom. See List of Gentlemen Ushers for a list of office-holders.-Historical:...
to King Edward VII
Edward VII of the United Kingdom
Edward VII was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 22 January 1901 until his death in 1910...
, and from 1908–1910 a Groom-in-Waiting. From 1910–1936, he was a Gentleman Usher to King George V
George V of the United Kingdom
George V was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 through the First World War until his death in 1936....
. During the First World War
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
, Montague was a Lieutenant-Commander with the RNVR.
He was awarded an OBE
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
in 1919, and became Groom of the Robes
Groom of the Robes
Groom of the Robes is an obsolete office in the Royal Household of the Sovereign of England, later Great Britain, ultimately the United Kingdom. It is equivalent to a Lady-in-Waiting for Queens Regnant.-List of Grooms of the Robes:...
from 1920–1936.
In 1923, he was awarded the MVO
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
, and from 1924–1936 he became Extra Groom-in-Waiting to King George V. He was awarded CVO
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
in 1928; KCVO
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
in 1934. In 1936 he became Extra Groom-in-Waiting to King Edward VIII
Edward VII of the United Kingdom
Edward VII was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 22 January 1901 until his death in 1910...
, and, from 1937 to 1952, Extra Groom-in-Waiting to King George VI
George VI of the United Kingdom
George VI was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death...
. From 1952–1960, he was Extra Groom-in-Waiting to Queen Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Elizabeth II is the constitutional monarch of 16 sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize,...
. He had been awarded the cross of Officer of the Order of Leopold (Belgium).
On November 22, 1942, Montague succeeded his older brother to become the 8th Earl of St Germans
Earl of St Germans
Earl of St Germans, in the County of Cornwall, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1815 for John Eliot, 2nd Baron Eliot, with remainder to his younger brother the Hon. William Eliot and the heirs male of his body. He had earlier represented Liskeard in Parliament...
.
Family
He married Helen Agnes Post (d. 1 September 1962) on 22 June 1910 and they had a daughter and two sons:- Lady Germaine Elizabeth Olive Eliot (11 April 1911-1991)
- Nicholas Richard Michael Eliot, 9th Earl of St Germans (1914–1988)
- Hon. Montague Robert Vere Eliot (29 October 1923 – 16 May 1994)
Montague died on 19 September 1960 and his titles passed to his elder son, Nicholas Richard Michael Eliot
Nicholas Eliot, 9th Earl of St Germans
Nicholas Richard Michael Eliot, 9th Earl of St Germans was born 26 January 1914 in Marylebone, London and died on 11 March 1988 in Tangier, Morocco. This parents were Montague Charles Eliot, 8th Earl of St Germans and Helen Agnes née Post....
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