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Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton

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Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton

Summary

Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Althorp[2]. He was born on January 1, 1570[3]. He died on October 25, 1627[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (368 views/month, #7,162 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton's place of birth was Althorp[2].
  • Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton was born on January 1, 1570[3].
  • Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton died on October 25, 1627[4].
  • Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton is buried at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Brington[7].
  • Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton's father was John Spencer[8].
  • Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton's mother was Mary Catlin[9].
  • Among Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton's spouses was Margaret Willoughby[10].
  • A child of Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton was William Spencer, 2nd Baron Spencer of Wormleighton[11].
  • A child of Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton was Richard Spencer[12].
  • A child of Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton was Edward Spencer[13].
  • A child of Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton was Mary Spencer[14].
  • A child of Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton was Elizabeth Spencer[15].
  • A child of Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton was John Spencer[16].
  • Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton's professions included politician[5].
  • Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[18].
  • Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton held the position of Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[19].
  • Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton received the Order of the Garter[20].
  • Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton is recorded as male[21].
  • Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton's family is recorded as House of Spencer[23].
  • Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton's noble title is recorded as baron[24].
  • Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton's Commons category is recorded as Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton[25].
  • Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton's family name is recorded as Spencer[26].
  • Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton's given name is recorded as Robert[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton's place of birth was Althorp[2]. He was born on January 1, 1570[3]. His father was John Spencer[8]. His mother was Mary Catlin[9].

Career and Affiliations

Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton worked as a politician[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[18] and Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[19].

Recognition

Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton received the Order of the Garter[20].

Personal Life

Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton was married to Margaret Willoughby[10]. Children include William Spencer, 2nd Baron Spencer of Wormleighton[11], a politician[28], 1591–1636[29], of Kingdom of England[30]; Richard Spencer[12], a politician[31], 1593–1661[32], of Kingdom of England[33]; Edward Spencer[13], a politician[34], 1594–1656[35]; Mary Spencer[14]; Elizabeth Spencer[15], 1589–1618[36]; and John Spencer[16], 1590–1610[37].

Death and Burial

Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton died on October 25, 1627[4]. He is buried at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Brington[7].

Why It Matters

Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (368 views/month, #7,162 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38]

FAQs

Where was Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton born?

Born in Althorp[2], Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton…

Who were Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton's parents?

Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton's father was John Spencer[8]. Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton's mother was Mary Catlin[9].

Who was Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton married to?

Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton's spouses include Margaret Willoughby[10].

What did Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton do for work?

Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton worked as politician[5].

What awards did Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[20].

Related Entities

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  2. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  9. [19] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [4] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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