Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland

English nobleman and politician of the Spencer family (1641-1702)
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Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland

Summary

Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on September 5, 1641[3]. He died in Althorp[4]. He died on September 28, 1702[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (224 views/month, #7,077 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland…
  • Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland died in Althorp[4].
  • Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland was born on September 5, 1641[3].
  • Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland died on September 28, 1702[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Brington[9].
  • Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland's father was Henry Spencer, 1st Earl of Sunderland[10].
  • Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland's mother was Dorothy Spencer, Countess of Sunderland[11].
  • Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland was married to Anne Spencer, Countess of Sunderland[12].
  • A child of Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland was Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland[13].
  • A child of Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland was Lord Robert Spencer[14].
  • A child of Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland was Lady Anne Spencer[15].
  • A child of Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland was Lady Elizabeth Spencer[16].
  • Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland held citizenship in Kingdom of England[17].
  • Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland's professions included politician[7].
  • Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland held the position of Lord President of the Council[18].
  • Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland held the position of Lord Chamberlain[19].
  • Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland held the position of ambassador of the Kingdom of England to the Kingdom of Spain[20].
  • Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire[21].
  • Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire[22].
  • Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland was educated at Christ Church[23].
  • Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].
  • Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland received the Order of the Garter[25].
  • Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland was a member of Royal Society[26].
  • Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland was born in Paris[2]. He was born on September 5, 1641[3]. His father was Henry Spencer, 1st Earl of Sunderland[10]. His mother was Dorothy Spencer, Countess of Sunderland[11].

Education

Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland was educated at Christ Church[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Lord President of the Council[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1530[30]; Lord Chamberlain[19], a position[31]; ambassador of the Kingdom of England to the Kingdom of Spain[20], a position[32], in Kingdom of England[33], founded in 1479[34]; and Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire[21], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24], a fellowship award[37], in United Kingdom[38] and Order of the Garter[25], an order of chivalry[39], in Kingdom of England[40], founded in 1348[41].

Personal Life

Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland was married to Anne Spencer, Countess of Sunderland[12]. Children include Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland[13], a politician[42], 1675–1722[43], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[44]; Lord Robert Spencer[14], 1666–1688[45]; Lady Anne Spencer[15], 1667–1690[46]; and Lady Elizabeth Spencer[16]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[47].

Death and Burial

Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland died on September 28, 1702[5]. He died in Althorp[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Brington[9].

Why It Matters

Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (224 views/month, #7,077 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland born?

Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland was born in Paris[2].

Where did Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland die?

Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland died in Althorp[4].

Who were Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland's parents?

Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland's father was Henry Spencer, 1st Earl of Sunderland[10]. Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland's mother was Dorothy Spencer, Countess of Sunderland[11].

Who was Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland married to?

Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland's spouses include Anne Spencer, Countess of Sunderland[12].

What did Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland do for work?

Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland go to school?

Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland was educated at Christ Church[23].

What awards did Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24] and Order of the Garter[25].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Noble title Earl of Sunderland
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