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Montague Waldegrave, 5th Baron Radstock

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Montague Waldegrave, 5th Baron Radstock (15 July 1867 – 17 September 1953) was the second son of Granville Waldegrave, 3rd Baron Radstock and his wife, Susan Charlotte Calcroft.

Early life and education

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Radstock was educated at Monkton Combe School and Trinity College, Cambridge, graduating with a BA degree in 1889.[1]

When his elder brother the 4th baron died without issue in 1937, he succeeded to the title of Baron Radstock of Castle Town, Queen's County, Ireland.

Marriage and children

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Radstock married Constance Marion Brodie on 15 July 1898. They had three daughters and a son:[2]

Radstock's only son, John, was killed in action in 1944 whilst on active service aboard HMS Penelope, leaving behind two daughters. With no remaining male heirs, the barony became extinct on the death of the 5th baron at the age of 86 in 1953.

Arms

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Coat of arms of Montague Waldegrave, 5th Baron Radstock
Crest
Out of a ducal coronet Or a plum of five ostrich feathers per pale Argent and Gules a crescent Sable for difference.
Escutcheon
Per pale Argent and Gules a crescent Sable for difference.
Supporters
Dexter a talbot reguardant wings expanded and elevated holding in the dexter claw a thunderbolt all Proper.
Motto
St Vincent[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Waldegrave, the Hon. Montagu (WLDV886M)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
  2. ^ Mosley, Charles, editor. Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes. Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003
  3. ^ Burke's Peerage. 1949.
Peerage of Ireland
Preceded by Baron Radstock
1937–1953
Extinct