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Elizabeth Montagu

Photograph at the Elizabeth Montagu blue plaque

Elizabeth Montagu made a significant contribution as a social reformer and a discerning patron of the arts in British society. She was a key figure in establishing and guiding the Blue Stockings Society, a literary and intellectual circle. Her background was one of privilege, with affluent family connections to the British aristocracy and scholarly pursuits.

Married to Edward Montagu, who possessed considerable estates, Elizabeth became one of the wealthiest women of her time. She channelled this considerable fortune into actively supporting English and Scottish literature, alongside providing much-needed assistance to the less fortunate.

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