Eric Hugh Montgomery known as Hugh Montgomery (born 18 November 1938 ) is a British former Professor and President of Megatrend University of Applied Sciences in Belgrade and a businessman, engineer, lecturer, historian, author of several history books and articles on engineering. Montgomery was formerly a Director of Nucleus Agency Ltd and currently secretary of West London Business School a wholly owned subsidiary of Megatrend University. ^[1] In his retirement Montgomery wrote several books on Medieval history, suggesting the theory that "God Kings" of Europe were descendents of Jesus Christ, whose lineage could be traced "through the Odinic and Davidic dynasties".

Montgomery's family home was in Highgate, London where he spent his early life. He was the second son of Sir Robert Mortimer Montgomery KC and his second wife Zilla (nee Stevenson). He was educated at the Dragon School, Oxford and Highgate School, London. After A levels he obtained a place to study Law at King’s College, London but was called up for National Service. He was granted a National Service Commission initially with the Royal Scots Greys, which became an extended Short Service Commission. He served in Malaya and Cyprus, latterly with 1st Battalion of The Middlesex Regiment (DCO). He worked abroad for several British Companies before returning to the UK in 1979. ^[1]

After a successful businessman in his early life, conducting business operations in the Middle East, Africa, Americas and Europe. He attended Sussex College of Technology between 1974 and 1976 and was awarded an Audiology PhD in South Africa for his invention, design and production of the first Mobile Industrial Audiometric testing booth while working for EMI (who still hold the patent) on the recommendation of the Department of Labour, under the Factories, Machinery and Building work Act 1941, Regulation B17. Between 1993 ad 1994 was also awarded a diploma in contract law from the University of Wolverhampton. ^[1]

He held a position for several years as a Professor and President of the Megatrend University of Applied Sciences in Belgrade where the subjects of his lectures included history, economics and politics. He was a founding Fellow of the Institution of Diagnostic Engineers and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. ^[1]

He retired from his post in Serbia and returned to Uttoxeter in 2003 to begin a retirement concentrating on publishing books about his historical research. He became a local councillor in his home town where his work received considerable notability. As councillor he proposed that Uttoxeter should become a "Portas Pilot" town, implementing the recommendations of Mary Portas for urban renewal. Montgomery subsequently served as the town's mayor.

Montgomery is primarily a scholar of Medieval history. His book entitled "The Montgomery Millenium" charted his own family history back to Roger de Montgomery and the Dukes of Normandy that invaded United Kingdom in 1066. His later work diverted on a tangent of tracing the genealogy of Jesus Christ to the Norse God Odin. He published four "God-Kings" books that advanced the theories of the likes of Dan Brown, Michael Baigent and Laurence Gardner, such as those raised in the Da Vinci Code which are considered controversial. Montgomery denounced these writers theories and vehemently debunked them, when speakng of Dan Brown, he called his book "a load of claptrap" and unable to comprehend that "people actually believe that the nonsense is true". [15]

His work discusses the terminology of Ulvungar to describe any male or female descendant of Ataulf and Maria. The First Ulvungar dynasty he describes as being descendants of Sigfred, who he calls Harald Hythetan or Herioldus Brocus.

Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia was quoted as saying “Hugh is a well-known Medieval Historian, who has written and lectured on this subject for many years. His book ‘The God-Kings of Europe’, whilst controversial, must be taken seriously. His new book, ‘The God Kings of England’ is equally important and will add immeasurably to our knowledge and understanding of the period. I have always believed in uncovering the truth as much as possible and not just swallowing what one has been offered as reality. So much have been covered up by the people in power who, for reasons of control, preferred docile acceptance of facts to conscious excavating”.

Montgomery is Sovereign Grand Commander of The Grand Council of the Order of the Fleur de Lys, patroned by the Princess of Yugoslavia, where Montgomery holds the title of "Most Noble Chevalier Professor Comte".

The Order operates a charitable arm called the Fleur de Lys Foundation.

In 2015 Montgomery started working with the British Heart Foundation and set up the "Uttoxeter Heart Support Group" with the assistance of his wife Hermione after recovering from a triple heart bypass. The group supports patients with heart conditions, offering support and advice from people who have had first-hand experience. The group has provided new heart monitors for the town’s leisure centre w here many Uttoxeter patients undergo cardiac rehabilitation. The group raises money both to support their own projects and the work of the British Heart Foundation to help fund more equipment for the community. Speaking about the work of the group, Hugh said: "We’re here to help people who have been through a heart problem, whether personally or through caring for family members… we can say we've been through this and we know what it's like. This is what's going to happen and you will recover".