John Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland
1818–1906 (age 88)
Biography
John Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland, balanced the duties of nobility with a lifelong devotion to literature, penning essays and reflections that mirrored the grace he brought to the public sphere. At Belvoir Castle he encouraged the arts and cared deeply about the welfare of the estate and its people.
His writings reveal a thoughtful mind and a generous heart, a man who took seriously both the privileges of his title and the responsibilities that came with it. In Belvoir and beyond, he was remembered as a patron of knowledge and a gentle custodian of his heritage.