Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer

British Royal Navy admiral (1798-1857)
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Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer
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Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer

Summary

Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1798-04-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Althorp[4]. He died on +1857-12-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], aristocrat[7], art collector[8], and naval officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (327 views/month, #7,019 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer was born in London[2].
  • Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer died in Althorp[4].
  • Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer was born on +1798-04-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer died on +1857-12-27T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Brington[11].
  • Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer's father was George Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer[12].
  • Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer's mother was Lavinia Spencer, Countess Spencer[13].
  • Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer was married to Adelaide Seymour[14].
  • Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer was married to Georgiana Poyntz[15].
  • A child of Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer was Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer[16].
  • A child of Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer was John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer[17].
  • A child of Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer was Lady Georgina Spencer[18].
  • A child of Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer was Lady Sarah Spencer[19].
  • A child of Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer was Lady Victoria Spencer[20].
  • Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[22].
  • Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer worked as a politician[6].
  • Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer's professions included aristocrat[7].
  • Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer worked as an art collector[8].
  • Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer worked as a naval officer[9].
  • Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer held the position of Lord Chamberlain[23].
  • Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer held the position of Lord Steward[24].
  • Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26].
  • Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[27].

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Origins and Family

Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer was born in London[2]. He was born on +1798-04-14T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was George Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer[12]. His mother was Lavinia Spencer, Countess Spencer[13].

Education

Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer was educated at Eton College[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], aristocrat[7], art collector[8], and naval officer[9]. Positions held include Lord Chamberlain[23], a position[29]; Lord Steward[24], a position[30]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[25], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1837[35]; member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[27], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1832[38]; and member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[39], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1831[42].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer is Althorp House catalogue raisonné, 1851[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[44], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1815[47] and Order of the Garter[48].

Personal Life

Spouses include Adelaide Seymour[14], 1825–1877[49] and Georgiana Poyntz[15], 1799–1851[50]. Children include Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer[16], a politician[51], 1857–1922[52], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[53], awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[54]; John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer[17], a politician[55], 1835–1910[56], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[57], awarded the Order of the Garter[58]; Lady Georgina Spencer[18], 1832–1852[59]; Lady Sarah Spencer[19], 1838–1919[60], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[61]; and Lady Victoria Spencer[20], an aristocrat[62], 1855–1906[63], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[64]. Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer was affiliated with the Whigs[65].

Death and Burial

Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer died on +1857-12-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Althorp[4]. He is buried at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Brington[11].

Why It Matters

Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (327 views/month, #7,019 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer born?

Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer was born in London[2].

Where did Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer die?

Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer passed away in Althorp[4].

Who were Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer's parents?

Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer's father was George Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer[12]. Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer's mother was Lavinia Spencer, Countess Spencer[13].

Who was Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer married to?

Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer's spouses include Adelaide Seymour[14] and Georgiana Poyntz[15].

What did Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer do for work?

Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer worked as politician[6], aristocrat[7], art collector[8], and naval officer[9].

Where did Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer go to school?

Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer was educated at Eton College[28].

What awards did Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[44] and Order of the Garter[48].

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  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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