Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer

British politician (1857–1922)
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Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer
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Summary

Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer was born on October 30, 1857[1], in St James's[2]. He died on September 26, 1922[3], in St James's[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,519 views/month, #6,954 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Brington[7]
  • Father: Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer[8]
  • Mother: Adelaide Seymour[9]
  • Spouse: Margaret Baring[10]
  • Child: Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer[11], Margaret Douglas-Home[12], Lady Delia Peel[13], Cecil Spencer[14], Lady Lavinia Spencer[15], George Spencer[16]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17]
  • Position held: member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], member of the House of Lords[23], Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire[24], Groom in Waiting[25], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[26], Vice-Chamberlain of the Household[27], Lord Chamberlain[28]
  • Educated at: Trinity College[29], Harrow School[30]
  • Award received: Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[31], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[32], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the White Eagle[33], Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[34], Knight of the Garter[35], honorary colonel[36], Decoration for Officers of the Royal Naval Reserve[37]
  • Member of: Roxburghe Club[38], Order of the Garter[39]
  • Sex or gender: male[40]
  • Family: House of Spencer[41]
  • Noble title: Earl Spencer[42], Viscount Althorp[43], viscount[44], Viscount Spencer[45], baron[46]
  • Member of political party: Liberal Party[47]
  • Military branch: British Army[48]
  • Commons category: Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer[49]
  • Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[50], The Honourable[51]
  • Family name: Spencer[52]
  • Given name: Charles[53], Robert[54]
  • Work location: London[55]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[56]
  • Name in native language: Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer[57]
  • Sibling: John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer[58], Lady Victoria Spencer[59]

Why It Matters

Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer born?

Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer's place of birth was St James's[2].

Where did Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer die?

Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer passed away in St James's[4].

Who were Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer's parents?

Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer's father was Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer[8]. Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer's mother was Adelaide Seymour[9].

Who was Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer married to?

Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer's spouses include Margaret Baring[10].

What did Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer do for work?

Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer worked as a politician[5].

Where did Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer go to school?

Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer was educated at Trinity College[29] and Harrow School[30].

What awards did Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[31], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[32], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the White Eagle[33], and Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[34].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [21] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [22] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [25] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [26] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [27] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [28] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [11] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  20. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [29] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  27. [30] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  28. [42] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  29. [43] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  30. [44] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  31. [45] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  32. [46] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  33. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [32] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  38. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [34] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  40. [35] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  41. [36] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  42. [37] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  43. [48] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  44. [49] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  45. [38] ↑ . roxburgheclub.org.uk. roxburgheclub.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  46. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  47. [50] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  48. [51] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  49. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  50. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  51. [52] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  52. [53] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  53. [54] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  55. [56] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  56. [57] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  57. [58] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  58. [59] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [60] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Singularity42 · 2026-10-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military branch → British Army
    Position held → member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom +8
    Honorific prefix → The Right Honourable, The Honourable
    Award received → Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the White Eagle +4
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  2. 9d ago · Singularity42 · 2026-10-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling → John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer, Lady Victoria Spencer
    Father → Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer
    Family → House of Spencer
    Occupation → —
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