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Hace 3 días · The interior of the great gallery, completed as a picture gallery c. 1725, was altered by the 3rd duke to accommodate the Sunderland Library, which had been collected by his father Charles Spencer, earl of Sunderland (d. 1722) and was removed to Blenheim before 1749 from Sunderland House, Piccadilly.
Hace 5 días · Marlborough, Charles (Spencer) 3rd Duke of Gentleman of the Bedchamber 11 Aug. 1738 (LC 3/65, p. 80). Surr. by 17 Dec. 1743 (Ibid ., p. 163). Lord Steward 7 June 1749 (T 52/44, p. 592; LG no. 8857).
Footnotes. Gentlemen of the Bedchamber 1660–1702, 1714–1837. One gentleman of the Bedchamber provided close attendance on the Sovereign per week. His duties included assisting the King at his dressing, waiting on him when he ate in private, guarding access to him in his bedchamber and closet and providing noble companionship, generally.
Hace 4 días · Other rich men were hoping for Consuelo’s hand but the 9th Duke of Marlborough, Charles Richard John Spencer-Churchill (cousin to Winston Churchill) was Alva’s only choice.
Hace 2 días · When the Queen seemed to hesitate, Marlborough and Godolphin refused to attend a cabinet meeting. Harley attempted to lead business without his former colleagues, and several of those present including Charles Seymour, Duke of Somerset refused to participate until they returned. Her hand forced, the Queen dismissed Harley.
Hace 5 días · Charles Spencer shared a sun-soaked snapshot of a weather vane on the roof of Althorp House, where he and the late Princess Diana grew up, with fans sharing their appreciation for the rare...
Hace 3 días · Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer, is the younger brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales and is the maternal uncle of Prince William and Prince Harry.
