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George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough, KG, PC, FRS (26 January 1739 – 29 January 1817), styled Marquess of Blandford until 1758, was a British courtier, nobleman, and politician from the Spencer family.
F amily Tree. Explore the Marlborough family tree from the first Duke right up to the 12th Duke of Marlborough in residence at Blenheim Palace today. In 1688 John Churchill supported William III when William invaded and took the throne from James II. For his loyalty, William elevated John from the lowest rank of the peerage, Baron, to that of Earl.
George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough,, styled Marquess of Blandford until 1758, was a British courtier, nobleman, and politician from the Spencer family. He served as Lord Chamberlain between 1762 and 1763 and as Lord Privy Seal between 1763 and 1765.
29 de abr. de 2024 · George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough (1739 - 1817) Landowner, politician, in Britain. In 1762 he bought Zanetti’s gem collection; between 1764 and 1774 commissioned ‘Capability’ Brown to re-design Blenheim park. Son of Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough (1706-58); brother of artist Lady Diana Beauclerk (1734-1808 ...
12 de feb. de 2009 · The earliest known member of the family would appear to be Sir John Spencer of Wormieighton, Warwickshire who bought Althorp in Northamptonshire, was granted arms in 1504, and died in 1522. He was knighted by Henry VIII and left large estates at Wormleighton and Althorp.
Duke of Marlborough ( pronounced / ˈmɔːrlbrə /) is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created by Queen Anne in 1702 for John Churchill, 1st Earl of Marlborough (1650–1722), the noted military leader. In historical texts, unqualified use of the title typically refers to the 1st Duke.
When George Spencer 4th Duke of Marlborough, Earl of Sunderland was born on 26 January 1739, in Great Brington, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom, his father, Duke Charles Spencer 3rd Duke Of Marlborough, 5th Earl of Sunderland, was 32 and his mother, Duchess Elizabeth Trevor, was 30.
