John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer

British peer (1924-1992); father of Diana, Princess of Wales
Person human Q593671
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John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer

Summary

John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 24, 1924[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on March 29, 1992[5]. He worked as an equerry[6], politician[7], aide-de-camp[8], and aristocrat[9]. He ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,004 views/month, #4,979 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer was born in London[2].
  • John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer passed away in London[4].
  • John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer was born on January 24, 1924[3].
  • John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer died on March 29, 1992[5].
  • John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer is buried at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Brington[11].
  • John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer's father was Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer[12].
  • John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer's mother was Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer[13].
  • Among John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer's spouses was Frances Shand Kydd[14].
  • Among John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer's spouses was Raine Spencer, Countess Spencer[15].
  • A child of John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer was Lady Sarah McCorquodale[16].
  • A child of John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer was Jane Fellowes, Baroness Fellowes[17].
  • A child of John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer was John Spencer[18].
  • A child of John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer was Diana, Princess of Wales[19].
  • A child of John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer was Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer[20].
  • John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer held citizenship in United Kingdom[21].
  • British English was John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer's native language[22].
  • John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer worked as an equerry[6].
  • John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer worked as a politician[7].
  • John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer worked as an aide-de-camp[8].
  • John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer worked as an aristocrat[9].
  • John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer held the position of member of the House of Lords[23].
  • John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer held the position of High Sheriff of Northamptonshire[24].
  • John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer was educated at Eton College[25].
  • John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer was educated at Royal Agricultural University[26].
  • John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer… he was born on January 24, 1924[3]. His father was Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer[12]. His mother was Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer[13]. British English was his native language[22].

Education

Educated at Eton College[25], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30]; Royal Agricultural University[26], a public university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1842[33], headquartered in Cirencester[34]; and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[27], a military academy[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1802[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include equerry[6], politician[7], aide-de-camp[8], and aristocrat[9]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[23], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1801[40] and High Sheriff of Northamptonshire[24], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42].

Recognition

John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer received the Member of the Royal Victorian Order[43].

Personal Life

Spouses include Frances Shand Kydd[14], an aristocrat[44], 1936–2004[45], of United Kingdom[46] and Raine Spencer, Countess Spencer[15], a politician[47], 1929–2016[48], of United Kingdom[49]. Children include Lady Sarah McCorquodale[16], an aristocrat[50], b. 1955[51], of United Kingdom[52]; Jane Fellowes, Baroness Fellowes[17], an aristocrat[53], b. 1957[54], of United Kingdom[55]; John Spencer[18], an aristocrat[56], 1960–1960[57], of United Kingdom[58]; Diana, Princess of Wales[19], an environmentalist[59], 1961–1997[60], of United Kingdom[61], awarded the Order of the Virtues[62]; and Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer[20], a historian[63], b. 1964[64], of United Kingdom[65].

Death and Burial

John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer died on March 29, 1992[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[66]. Burial took place at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Brington[11].

Why It Matters

John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,004 views/month, #4,979 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

FAQs

Where was John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer born?

Born in London[2], John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer…

Where did John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer die?

John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer died in London[4].

Who were John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer's parents?

John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer's father was Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer[12]. John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer's mother was Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer[13].

Who was John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer married to?

John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer's spouses include Frances Shand Kydd[14] and Raine Spencer, Countess Spencer[15].

What did John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer do for work?

John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer worked as equerry[6], politician[7], aide-de-camp[8], and aristocrat[9].

Where did John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer go to school?

John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer was educated at Eton College[25], Royal Agricultural University[26], and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[27].

What awards did John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer receive?

Honors received include Member of the Royal Victorian Order[43].

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