John Manners, 2nd Duke of Rutland
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His Grace The Duke of Rutland KG |
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John Manners, 2nd Duke of Rutland, oil by Jean-Baptiste Closterman c. 1730s, Belvoir Castle
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| Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire | |
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In office 1714–1721 |
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| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Denbigh |
| Succeeded by | The Duke of Rutland |
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| Born | 18 September 1676 |
| Died | 22 February 1721 (aged 44) |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse(s) | Catherine Russell |
John Manners, 2nd Duke of Rutland KG (18 September 1676 – 22 February 1721) was the son of John Manners, 1st Duke of Rutland and his third wife Catherine Wriothesley Noel, daughter of Baptist Noel, 3rd Viscount Campden. He was styled Lord Roos from 1679 until 1703 and Marquess of Granby from 1703 until 1711.
He married, firstly, Catherine Russell, daughter of William Russell, Lord Russell and Lady Rachel Wriothesley, on 23 August 1693. They had nine children:
He married, secondly, Lucy Sherard, daughter of Bennet Sherard, 2nd Baron Sherard, on 1 January 1713. They had eight children:
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