George Montagu ( 1751 - 1815 )

Birth: Lackham, England (1751) Death: His house, Knowle House, near Kingsbridge, Devon (28 August 1815) Profession: Soldier Research Field: Natural history, especially ornithology Career: Captain, 15th Regiment of Foot (during the American War of Independence); Lieutenant-Colonel, Wiltshire militia; the British Museum purchased his collection of birds and animals after his death Memberships: FLS Membership: Candidate.