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Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland, KG, PC (5 September 1641 – 28 September 1702) was an English nobleman and politician of the Spencer family. An able and gifted statesman, his caustic temper and belief in absolute monarchy nevertheless made him numerous enemies.
Lady Penelope Wriothesley. Henry Spencer, 1st Earl of Sunderland, 3rd Baron Spencer of Wormleighton (c. 23 November 1620 – 20 September 1643), known as The Lord Spencer between 1636 and June 1643, was an English peer, nobleman, and politician from the Spencer family who fought and died in the English Civil War on the side of the Cavaliers. [1 ...
17 de mar. de 2015 · Robert Spencer, the 2nd Earl of Sunderland, was the chief minister for James II. Despite Sunderland’s association with the pro-Catholic James, he became a trusted advisor to William III. He managed to make this cross-over by being a non-party man who had a skill for man management. Robert Spencer was born in 1641, the …
When Robert Spencer 2nd Earl of Sunderland was born on 5 September 1641, in Paris, Île-de-France, France, his father, Sir Henry Spencer 1st Earl of Sunderland, 3rd Baron of Wormleighton, was 20 and his mother, Dorothy Sidney, was 23. He married Lady Anne Digby on 10 June 1665. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 6 daughters.
Robert Spencer, 4th Earl of Sunderland (24 October 1701 – 27 November 1729). Lady Anne Spencer (1702 – 19 February 1769), married William Bateman, 1st Viscount Bateman. Charles Spencer, 5th Earl of Sunderland (22 November 1706 – 20 October 1758), succeeded his aunt, Henrietta Godolphin, 2nd Duchess of Marlborough, as 3rd Duke of Marlborough.
Robert [Spencer], 4th Earl of Sunderland. born. 24 Oct 1701. died. 15 Sep 1729 (bur. at Great Brington, co. Northampton) suc. by. brother. note. Lord Carver at the Coronation of George II 1727 . Charles [Spencer], 5th Earl of Sunderland later 3rd Duke of Marlborough. note. suc. his aunt 24 Oct 1733 as 3rd Duke of Marlborough
What is clear is that by the 15th century they had become prosperous from sheep farming in Northamptonshire. Robert Spencer (died 1627) was said to be the wealthiest man in England. Their titles have included Earls of Sunderland and Earls Spencer; and through the female line the 5th Earl of Sunderland also became Duke of Marlborough in 1733.
