Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer

British peer (1892–1975); paternal grandfather of Diana, Princess of Wales
Person human Q2544896
Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer
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Summary

Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer was born on May 23, 1892[1], in London[2]. He died on June 9, 1975[3], in Northampton[4]. He worked as an archaeologist[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,915 views/month, #6,881 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Brington[8]
  • Father: Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer[9]
  • Mother: Margaret Baring[10]
  • Spouse: Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer[11]
  • Child: John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer[12], Lady Anne Wake-Walker[13]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[14], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15]
  • Native language: British English[16]
  • Position held: member of the House of Lords[17], Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire[18]
  • Educated at: Harrow School[19], Trinity College[20]
  • Award received: Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[21]
  • Member of: Roxburghe Club[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Family: House of Spencer[24]
  • Noble title: Earl Spencer[25]
  • Commons category: Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer[26]
  • Military, police or special rank: captain[27]
  • Residence: Althorp[28]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[29]
  • Family name: Spencer[30]
  • Given name: Albert[31], Edward[32], John[33]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
  • Name in native language: Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer[35]
  • Writing language: British English[36]

Why It Matters

Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer born?

Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer was born in London[2].

Where did Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer die?

Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer passed away in Northampton[4].

Who were Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer's parents?

Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer's father was Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer[9]. Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer's mother was Margaret Baring[10].

Who was Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer married to?

Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer's spouses include Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer[11].

What did Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer do for work?

Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer worked as an archaeologist[5] and politician[6].

Where did Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer go to school?

Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer was educated at Harrow School[19] and Trinity College[20].

What awards did Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . The London Gazette 39491. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [22] ↑ . roxburgheclub.org.uk. roxburgheclub.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Singularity42 · 2026-10-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father → Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer
    Family → House of Spencer
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    Educated at → Harrow School, Trinity College
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