Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer

British countess (1897-1972); paternal grandmother of Diana, Princess of Wales
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Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer

Summary

Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer is a human[1]. Born in Mayfair[2], she… she was born on +1897-08-16T00:00:00Z[3]. She died in Althorp[4]. She died on +1972-12-04T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as an aristocrat[6]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (211 views/month, #7,090 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer's place of birth was Mayfair[2].
  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer passed away in Althorp[4].
  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer was born on +1897-08-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer died on +1972-12-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Great Brington[8].
  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer's father was James Hamilton, 3rd Duke of Abercorn[9].
  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer's mother was Rosalind Hamilton, Duchess of Abercorn[10].
  • Among Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer's spouses was Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer[11].
  • A child of Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer was Lady Anne Wake-Walker[12].
  • A child of Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer was John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer[13].
  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer held the position of Lady of the Bedchamber[16].
  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer received the Dame Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[18].
  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer's image is recorded as Cynthia, Countess Spencer.jpg[19].
  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer is recorded as female[20].
  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer's family is recorded as Clan Hamilton[22].
  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer's family is recorded as House of Spencer[23].
  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer's coat of arms image is recorded as Arms of the Duke of Abercorn.svg[24].
  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer's noble title is recorded as lady[25].
  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer's noble title is recorded as countess[26].
  • Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer's Commons category is recorded as Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Mayfair[2], Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer… she was born on +1897-08-16T00:00:00Z[3]. Her father was James Hamilton, 3rd Duke of Abercorn[9]. Her mother was Rosalind Hamilton, Duchess of Abercorn[10].

Career and Affiliations

Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer worked as an aristocrat[6]. She held the position of Lady of the Bedchamber[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Dame Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[18], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31].

Personal Life

Among Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer's spouses was Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer[11]. Children include Lady Anne Wake-Walker[12], an aristocrat[32], 1920–2020[33], of United Kingdom[34] and John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer[13], an equerry[35], 1924–1992[36], of United Kingdom[37], awarded the Member of the Royal Victorian Order[38].

Death and Burial

Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer died on +1972-12-04T00:00:00Z[5]. She died in Althorp[4]. The cause of death was brain cancer[39]. She is buried at Great Brington[8].

Why It Matters

Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (211 views/month, #7,090 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer born?

Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer's place of birth was Mayfair[2].

Where did Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer die?

Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer died in Althorp[4].

Who were Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer's parents?

Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer's father was James Hamilton, 3rd Duke of Abercorn[9]. Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer's mother was Rosalind Hamilton, Duchess of Abercorn[10].

Who was Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer married to?

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

What did Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer do for work?

Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer worked as aristocrat[6].

What awards did Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17] and Dame Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Find a Grave. fr.findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . Find a Grave. fr.findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [39] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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