Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland

British statesman and nobleman from the Spencer family (1675-1722)
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Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland

Summary

Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland is a human[1]. He was born in Althorp[2]. He was born on April 23, 1675[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on April 19, 1722[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (252 views/month, #6,971 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Althorp[2], Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland…
  • Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland died in London[4].
  • Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland was born on April 23, 1675[3].
  • Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland was born on January 1, 1674[9].
  • Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland died on April 19, 1722[5].
  • Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland died on January 1, 1722[10].
  • Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland is buried at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Brington[11].
  • Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland's father was Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland[12].
  • Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland's mother was Anne Spencer, Countess of Sunderland[13].
  • Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland was married to Anne Churchill, Countess of Sunderland[14].
  • Among Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland's spouses was Judith Tichborne[15].
  • Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland was married to Lady Arabella Cavendish[16].
  • A child of Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland was Diana Spencer, Duchess of Bedford[17].
  • A child of Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland was Robert Spencer, 4th Earl of Sunderland[18].
  • A child of Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland was Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough[19].
  • A child of Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland was John Spencer[20].
  • A child of Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland was Lady Frances Spencer[21].
  • A child of Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland was Robert Spencer[22].
  • Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland's professions included politician[6].
  • Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland held the position of First Lord of the Treasury[23].
  • Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland held the position of Lord President of the Council[24].
  • Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[25].
  • Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland held the position of Lord Privy Seal[26].
  • Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland held the position of Member of the 1695-98 Parliament[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Althorp[2], Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland… Recorded date of birth include April 23, 1675[3] and January 1, 1674[9]. His father was Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland[12]. His mother was Anne Spencer, Countess of Sunderland[13].

Education

Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland's education included a stint at Utrecht University[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Positions held include First Lord of the Treasury[23], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1126[31]; Lord President of the Council[24], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1530[34]; Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[25]; Lord Privy Seal[26], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1307[37]; Member of the 1695-98 Parliament[27]; and Member of the 1698-1700 Parliament[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[39] and Order of the Garter[40].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anne Churchill, Countess of Sunderland[14], 1683–1716[41], of Kingdom of Great Britain[42]; Judith Tichborne[15], 1702–1749[43]; and Lady Arabella Cavendish[16], 1673–1698[44]. Children include Diana Spencer, Duchess of Bedford[17], an aristocrat[45], 1710–1735[46]; Robert Spencer, 4th Earl of Sunderland[18], 1701–1729[47]; Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough[19], a politician[48], 1706–1758[49], of Kingdom of England[50], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[51]; John Spencer[20], a politician[52], 1708–1746[53], of Kingdom of Great Britain[54]; Lady Frances Spencer[21], 1696–1742[55]; and Robert Spencer[22], an aristocrat[56], 1700–1701[57], of Kingdom of England[58]. Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland was affiliated with the Whigs[59].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 19, 1722[5] and January 1, 1722[10]. Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland died in London[4]. He is buried at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Brington[11].

Why It Matters

Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (252 views/month, #6,971 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland born?

Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland's place of birth was Althorp[2].

Where did Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland die?

Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland passed away in London[4].

Who were Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland's parents?

Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland's father was Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland[12]. Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland's mother was Anne Spencer, Countess of Sunderland[13].

Who was Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland married to?

Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland's spouses include Anne Churchill, Countess of Sunderland[14], Judith Tichborne[15], and Lady Arabella Cavendish[16].

What did Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland do for work?

Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland go to school?

Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland was educated at Utrecht University[28].

What awards did Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[39] and Order of the Garter[40].

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  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 23d ago · Rouletteer · 2026-06-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Fellow of the Royal Society, Order of the Garter
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  3. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, diplomat
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  4. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland
    Place of death London
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