Susan Montagu, Duchess of Manchester (née Gordon; 2 February 1774 – 26 August 1828), formerly Lady Susan Gordon, was the wife of William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester.
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Early life
Lady Susan was born at Gordon Castle, the third daughter of Alexander Gordon, 4th Duke of Gordon, and his first wife, the former Jane Maxwell; Jane was noted for having succeeded in making advantageous marriages for all her children. It was said that she went to view the Duke of Manchester's house before meeting him.
Personal life
Susan married the Duke of Manchester in Edinburgh on 7 October 1793. They had eight children:
Lady Jane Montagu (1794–1815), who died unmarried.
George Montagu, 6th Duke of Manchester (1799–1855).
Lord William Francis Montagu (1800–1842), who married Emily, third daughter of James Du Pre, and had children.
Lady Georgiana Frederica Montagu (1803–1892), who married Evan Baillie of Dochfour and had children.