Henry John Spencer

British diplomatist, second son of the 4th duke of Marlborough (1770-1795)
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Summary

Henry John Spencer was born on December 20, 1770[1]. He died on July 3, 1795[2], in Berlin[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4] and politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough[7]
  • Mother: Caroline Spencer, Duchess of Marlborough[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[9]
  • Position held: ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Prussia[10], member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[11]
  • Employer: Foreign Office[12]
  • Educated at: Christ Church[13], Eton College[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Family name: Spencer[16]
  • Given name: Henry[17], John[18]
  • Described by source: Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
  • Sibling: Francis Spencer, 1st Baron Churchill[21], George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough[22], Lady Anne Spencer[23], Charlotte Spencer[24], Caroline Agar-Ellis, Viscountess Clifden[25], Lady Elizabeth Spencer[26], Lady Amelia Spencer[27]

Why It Matters

Henry John Spencer has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where did Henry John Spencer die?

Henry John Spencer died in Berlin[3].

Who were Henry John Spencer's parents?

Henry John Spencer's father was George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough[7]. Henry John Spencer's mother was Caroline Spencer, Duchess of Marlborough[8].

What did Henry John Spencer do for work?

Henry John Spencer worked as a diplomat[4] and politician[5].

Where did Henry John Spencer go to school?

Henry John Spencer was educated at Christ Church[13] and Eton College[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [2] ↑ . Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Gamaliel · 2026-10-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → Christ Church, Eton College
    Position held → ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Prussia, member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain
    Father → George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough
    Described by source → Q19036877
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