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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 .
Mar 30, 1992 · Earl Spencer, father of Diana, Princess of Wales, died today at a hospital here. He was 68 years old. He died of a heart attack, a spokesman for Humana Wellington Hospital
John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer, by Thomas Gainsborough. In 1761, John Spencer (1734–1783), a grandson of the 3rd Earl of Sunderland, was created Baron Spencer of Althorp and Viscount Spencer in the Peerage of Great Britain by King George III.
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Dec 3, 2023 · In episode one of The Crown season six, Diana and Dodi discuss their fathers. Get to know the real John Spencer (also called Earl Spencer) and Diana's relationship with him.
Edward John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer,, 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.
Nov 7, 2022 · John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer, was a British nobleman, military officer, and courtier who is best recognized as the father of late royal family member Diana, Princess of Wales, as well as the maternal grandfather of William, Prince of Wales, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.
Jan 26, 2021 · The 2nd Earl Spencer, George John, was a keen bibliophile, and collected over 100,000 books for his library, which became one of the largest in Europe. It was sadly sold off in the 19th century by the 5th Earl Spencer (dubbed 'the Red Earl' for his dramatic auburn beard) due to increasing debts.
