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Walter Mountagu (Abbot of St Martin)

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  • Walter, second son to the first Earl of Manchester, embracing the Catholic faith while on his travels, was made Abbot of Pontoise, through the influence of Mary de Medici. He afterwards became almoner to the Queen-Dowager of England, and died 1670.

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References in the diary

1661
Feb: 7
Jun: 3