John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, PC, FRS was a British statesman who succeeded his grandfather Edward Montagu, 3rd Earl of Sandwich, as the Earl of Sandwich in 1729, at the age of ten. He held various military and political offices during his life, including Postmaster General, First Lord of the Admiralty, and Secretary of State for the Northern Department. He is also known for the claim that he was the inventor of the sandwich.
John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, English politician, Secretary of State for the Northern Department (born 1718)
On April 30, in the year 1792, John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, English politician, Secretary of State for the Northern Department (born 1718). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of April 30, one of 418 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on April 30, 1792 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 15 April 2026.
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John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich
British statesman, patron of exploration, and inventor (1718–1792)
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