John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer
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Summary
John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer was born on January 24, 1924[1], in London[2]. He died on March 29, 1992[3], in London[4]. He worked as an equerry[5], politician[6], aide-de-camp[7], and aristocrat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26,285 views/month, #4,979 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Brington[10]
- Father: Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer[11]
- Mother: Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer[12]
- Spouse: Frances Shand Kydd[13], Raine Spencer, Countess Spencer[14]
- Child: Lady Sarah McCorquodale[15], Jane Fellowes, Baroness Fellowes[16], John Spencer[17], Diana, Princess of Wales[18], Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer[19]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[20]
- Native language: British English[21]
- Position held: member of the House of Lords[22], High Sheriff of Northamptonshire[23]
- Educated at: Eton College[24], Royal Agricultural University[25], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[26]
- Award received: Member of the Royal Victorian Order[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Family: House of Spencer[29]
- Noble title: Earl Spencer[30], Viscount Althorp[31]
- Military branch: British Army[32]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[33]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[34]
- Residence: Althorp[35]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[36]
- Family name: Spencer[37]
- Given name: Edward[38]
- Manner of death: natural causes[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Birth name: Edward John Spencer[41]
- Sibling: Lady Anne Wake-Walker[42]
- Social classification: nobility[43]
Why It Matters
John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer born?
John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer's place of birth was London[2].
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[11]. John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer's mother was Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer[12].
Who was John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer married to?
John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer's spouses include Frances Shand Kydd[13] and Raine Spencer, Countess Spencer[14].
What did John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer do for work?
John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer worked as an equerry[5], politician[6], aide-de-camp[7], and aristocrat[8].
Where did John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer go to school?
John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer was educated at Eton College[24], Royal Agricultural University[25], and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[26].
What awards did John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer receive?
Honors received include Member of the Royal Victorian Order[27].