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John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer (19 December 1734 – 31 October 1783) was a British peer and politician . Early life. Portrait of Spencer and his father, by George Knapton, c. 1744. Spencer was born on 19 December 1734 at Althorp, his family's home in Northamptonshire.
Biography. John Spencer was previously created Baron Spencer of Althorp and Viscount Spencer in 1761. In 1765, he was advanced to the Viscounty of Althorp and the Earldom of Spencer. He served as the High Steward of St. Albans. On 20 December 1755, he married Georgiana [d. 1814], elder daughter of Right Hon. Stephen Poyntz of Midgham, Berkshire ...
John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer (1734–1783), a grandson of the 3rd Earl of Sunderland through his third and youngest son; George John Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer (1758–1834), politician and book collector; John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer (1782–1845), better known as Lord Althorp, politician; Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer (1798 ...
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Family and Education. b. 19 Dec. 1734, 1st s. of Hon. John Spencer of Althorp and Wimbledon Park (bro. of Charles, 5th Earl of Sunderland and 3rd Duke of Marlborough) by Georgiana Caroline, da. of John Carteret, 1st Earl Granville, sis. and coh. of Robert, and Earl Granville. educ. Grand Tour. m. 20 Dec. 1755, Margaret Georgiana, da. of Rt. Hon ...
Edward John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer, LVO (24 January 1924 – 29 March 1992), styled Viscount Althorp until June 1975, was a British nobleman, military officer, and courtier. He was the father of Diana, Princess of Wales , and the maternal grandfather of William, Prince of Wales , and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex .
John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer ( 19 December 1734 – 31 October 1783) was a British peer and politician. Early life. Career. Personal life. Coat of arms. Early life. Portrait of Spencer and his father, by George Knapton, c. 1744. Spencer was born on 19 December 1734 at Althorp, his family's home in Northamptonshire.
Following the death of Lord Althorp's father on October 23, 1783, the couple became 2nd Earl and Countess Spencer, and their son, John Charles Spencer, who was born on May 30, 1782, acquired the title of Viscount Althorp.
