Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
"Montgomery's first novel sold so well that it launched a successful literary career in Canada."
English general during World War II; won victories over Rommel in North Africa and led British ground forces in the invasion of Normandy (1887-1976)
"General Montgomery's strategic leadership was pivotal when he defeated Rommel in North Africa before commanding Allied forces during the D-Day landings."
the state capital of Alabama on the Mobile River
"The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts is located in the historic city that serves as the state capital of Alabama on the banks of the Mobile River."
A surname, from Old French.
"Montgomery is a common English surname derived from an old French place name."
The name Montgomery comes from a Norman surname derived from a place in Normandy meaning "Gomeric's hill." The personal name Gomeric was of Germanic origin, combining elements that meant "man" and "ruler."