The Duke of Rutland | |
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 The Duke of Rutland | |
| Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire | |
| In office 1799–1857 | |
| Preceded by | The Duke of Beaufort |
| Succeeded by | The Duke of Rutland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 January 1778 Knightsbridge, London, England |
| Died | 20 January 1857 (aged 79) Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, England |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 10, including Emmeline, Charles, John, and George |
| Parent(s) | Charles Manners, 4th Duke of Rutland Lady Mary Isabella Somerset |
John Henry Manners, 5th Duke of Rutland KG (4 January 1778 – 20 January 1857), styled Lord Roos from 1778–79 and Marquess of Granby from 1779–87, was a British aristocrat and landowner, as well as an owner and breeder of thoroughbred racehorses. He succeeded to his father's titles at age 9 and consequently held his dukedom for nearly 70 years.[1]