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- John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer, PC, DL, FRS (30 May 1782 – 1 October 1845), styled Viscount Althorp from 1783 to 1834, was a British statesman and abolitionist. He was Chancellor of the Exchequer under Lord Grey and Lord Melbourne from 1830 to 1834. Due to his reputation for integrity, he was nicknamed "Honest Jack".
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Previously, he had been created Viscount Spencer, of Althorp in the County of Northampton, and Baron Spencer of Althorp, of Althorp in the County of Northampton, on 3 April 1761. The future 6th Earl Spencer was created Viscount Althorp, of Great Brington in the County of Northampton, on 19 December 1905 in the Peerage of the United Kingdom.
- 1 November 1765; 257 years ago
- John Spencer
Spencer, of Althorp House. 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.
- 1469; 554 years ago
Robert, first Baron Spencer (1570-1627), is the first fully-rounded Spencer figure to emerge from history, becoming one of the richest men in the land. He met James I as the Royal Court travelled down from Scotland in 1603, accompanying it on to London.
Upon his father's death on 29 March 1992, 27-year-old Spencer succeeded as 9th Earl Spencer, 9th Viscount Althorp, 9th Viscount Spencer of Althorp, 9th Baron Spencer of Althorp, and 4th Viscount Althorp.
- Charles Edward Maurice Spencer, 20 May 1964 (age 59), London, England
- Eton College
Reputed to be the richest man in England, thanks in part to the steady accumulation of his forebears Robert, first Baron Spencer was born at Althorp. James I made Robert Baron Spencer of Wormleighton in 1603, to secure his support on becoming king.
Jan 29, 2021 · Meanwhile the 26-year-old heir, Viscount Althorp, has been in the public consciousness since the wedding of his cousin Prince Harry, with many royal-watchers swooning over his dashing good looks. Hon. Edmund Spencer and Lady Lara Spencer
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.
