George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough

British peer (1844-1892)
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George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough
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George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough

Summary

George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hurst[2]. He was born on +1844-05-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Blenheim Palace[4]. He died on +1892-11-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and aristocrat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (392 views/month, #7,057 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough's place of birth was Hurst[2].
  • George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough passed away in Blenheim Palace[4].
  • George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough was born on +1844-05-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough died on +1892-11-09T00:00:00Z[5].
  • George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough's father was John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough[9].
  • George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough's mother was Frances Anne Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough[10].
  • George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough was married to Albertha Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough[11].
  • Among George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough's spouses was Lily Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough[12].
  • A child of George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough was Lady Frances Spencer-Churchill[13].
  • A child of George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough was Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough[14].
  • A child of George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough was Lady Lillian Spencer-Churchill[15].
  • A child of George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough was Norah Spencer-Churchill[16].
  • A child of George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough was Guy Bertrand Spencer[17].
  • George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • British English was George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough's native language[19].
  • George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough's professions included politician[6].
  • George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough's professions included aristocrat[7].
  • George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough held the position of member of the House of Lords[20].
  • George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough was educated at Eton College[21].
  • George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough's image is recorded as Marquis of Blandford Vanity Fair 18 June 1881.jpg[22].
  • George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough is recorded as male[23].
  • George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough's family is recorded as House of Spencer[25].
  • George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough's coat of arms image is recorded as Arms of Spencer-Churchill, Duke of Marlborough.svg[26].
  • George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough's noble title is recorded as Duke of Marlborough[27].

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Origins and Family

George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough was born in Hurst[2]. He was born on +1844-05-13T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough[9]. His mother was Frances Anne Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough[10]. British English was his native language[19].

Education

George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough was educated at Eton College[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and aristocrat[7]. George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough held the position of member of the House of Lords[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Albertha Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough[11], an aristocrat[28], 1847–1932[29], of United Kingdom[30], awarded the Royal Victorian Order[31] and Lily Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough[12], a socialite[32], 1854–1909[33], of United States[34]. Children include Lady Frances Spencer-Churchill[13], an aristocrat[35], 1870–1954[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37]; Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough[14], a politician[38], 1871–1934[39], of United Kingdom[40], awarded the Knight of the Garter[41]; Lady Lillian Spencer-Churchill[15], an aristocrat[42], 1873–1951[43], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[44]; Norah Spencer-Churchill[16], an aristocrat[45], 1875–1946[46], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[47]; and Guy Bertrand Spencer[17], a brewer[48], 1881–1950[49], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[50]. George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough was affiliated with the Conservative Party[51].

Death and Burial

George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough died on +1892-11-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Blenheim Palace[4].

Why It Matters

George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (392 views/month, #7,057 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough born?

George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough's place of birth was Hurst[2].

Where did George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough die?

George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough died in Blenheim Palace[4].

Who were George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough's parents?

George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough's father was John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough[9]. George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough's mother was Frances Anne Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough[10].

Who was George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough married to?

George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough's spouses include Albertha Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough[11] and Lily Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough[12].

What did George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough do for work?

George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough worked as politician[6] and aristocrat[7].

Where did George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough go to school?

George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough was educated at Eton College[21].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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