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Leyton Montague was the son of Sir Angus Montague.

He was named a Knight of the Tower at the age of 27.

He retired from the Knights of the Tower after injuring his hand protecting the king from an assassination attempt by Gaulish remnants, on the way back to Londinium after a parade to honor the troops returning from the Battle of the Four Emperors.

He was conferred the title of Count of Manchester at the age of 55.