Title:
Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester, (1602-1671), 1899. Artist: Unknown
Caption:
Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Montagu, English nobleman. In the English Civil War Montagu (1602-1671) fought on the side of Parliament against the Royalists. He opposed the trial of Charles I however, and later actively promoted the restoration of the monarchy.