John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich
John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich (1718-1792), was a British statesman known for his role in the government during the 18th century. He served as First Lord of the Admiralty and was involved in various political matters, including the American Revolutionary War. His title, "Earl of Sandwich," is derived from the town of Sandwich in Kent, England.
Montagu is famously associated with the invention of the sandwich, a convenient meal that consists of meat or other fillings between slices of bread. This culinary creation is said to have originated when he requested his servants to bring him meat tucked between bread, allowing him to eat while continuing to work at his desk.