George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough

Summary

George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough is a human^[1]. He was born in London^[2]. He was born on January 26, 1739^[3]. He died in Blenheim Palace^[4]. He died on January 29, 1817^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6] and military officer^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (577 views/month, #7,128 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in London^[2], George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough…
• George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough died in Blenheim Palace^[4].
• George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough was born on January 26, 1739^[3].
• George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough died on January 29, 1817^[5].
• George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough is buried at Blenheim Palace^[9].
• George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough's father was Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough^[10].
• George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough's mother was Elizabeth Spencer, Duchess of Marlborough^[11].
• Among George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough's spouses was Caroline Spencer, Duchess of Marlborough^[12].
• A child of George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough was George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough^[13].
• A child of George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough was Henry John Spencer^[14].
• A child of George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough was Francis Spencer, 1st Baron Churchill^[15].
• A child of George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough was Charlotte Spencer^[16].
• A child of George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough was Caroline Agar-Ellis, Viscountess Clifden^[17].
• A child of George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough was Lady Elizabeth Spencer^[18].
• George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[19].
• George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[20].
• George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough's professions included politician^[6].
• George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough's professions included military officer^[7].
• George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough held the position of Lord Privy Seal^[21].
• George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough held the position of Lord Chamberlain^[22].
• George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire^[23].
• George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough was educated at Eton College^[24].
• George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[25].
• George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough received the Knight of the Garter^[26].
• George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough was a member of Royal Society^[27].

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Origins and Family

George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough's place of birth was London^[2]. He was born on January 26, 1739^[3]. His father was Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough^[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Spencer, Duchess of Marlborough^[11].

Education

George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough was educated at Eton College^[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6] and military officer^[7]. Positions held include Lord Privy Seal^[21], a position^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1307^[30]; Lord Chamberlain^[22], a position^[31]; and Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire^[23], a position^[32], in United Kingdom^[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[25], a fellowship award^[34], in United Kingdom^[35] and Knight of the Garter^[26], a grade of an order^[36], in United Kingdom^[37].

Personal Life

George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough was married to Caroline Spencer, Duchess of Marlborough^[12]. Children include George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough^[13], a politician^[38], 1766–1840^[39], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[40], awarded the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries^[41]; Henry John Spencer^[14], a diplomat^[42], 1770–1795^[43], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[44]; Francis Spencer, 1st Baron Churchill^[15], a politician^[45], 1779–1845^[46], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[47], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society^[48]; Charlotte Spencer^[16], 1700–1802^[49]; Caroline Agar-Ellis, Viscountess Clifden^[17], 1763–1813^[50]; and Lady Elizabeth Spencer^[18], 1772–1812^[51]. He was affiliated with the Whigs^[52].

Death and Burial

George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough died on January 29, 1817^[5]. He died in Blenheim Palace^[4]. Burial took place at Blenheim Palace^[9].

Why It Matters

George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (577 views/month, #7,128 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[53] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[54]

FAQs

Where was George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough born?

George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough was born in London^[2].

Where did George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough die?

George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough died in Blenheim Palace^[4].

Who were George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough's parents?

George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough's father was Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough^[10]. George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough's mother was Elizabeth Spencer, Duchess of Marlborough^[11].

Who was George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough married to?

George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough's spouses include Caroline Spencer, Duchess of Marlborough^[12].

What did George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough do for work?

George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough worked as politician^[6] and military officer^[7].

Where did George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough go to school?

George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough was educated at Eton College^[24].

What awards did George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[25] and Knight of the Garter^[26].