John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer
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Summary
John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer was born on October 27, 1835[1], in London[2]. He died on August 13, 1910[3], in Althorp[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and art collector[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,325 views/month, #7,203 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Brington[8]
- Father: Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer[9]
- Mother: Georgiana Poyntz[10]
- Spouse: Charlotte Spencer, Countess Spencer[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Position held: Lord President of the Council[13], Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[14], member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], member of the House of Lords[16], First Lord of the Admiralty[17], Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire[18]
- Educated at: Trinity College[19], Harrow School[20]
- Notable work: Althorp House catalogue raisonné, 1851[21]
- Award received: Knight of the Garter[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Family: House of Spencer[24]
- Noble title: Earl Spencer[25]
- Member of political party: Liberal Party[26]
- Military branch: Army Reserve[27]
- Commons category: John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer[28]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[29]
- Family name: Spencer[30]
- Given name: John[31]
- Work location: London[32]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[33], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[36], Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[37], pi-vol-10-issue-2-1952[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Name in native language: John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer[40]
- Owner of: Flora[41]
- Sibling: Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer[42]
- Candidacy in election: 1857 United Kingdom general election[43]
Why It Matters
John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer born?
John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer's place of birth was London[2].
Where did John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer die?
John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer passed away in Althorp[4].
Who were John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer's parents?
John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer's father was Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer[9]. John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer's mother was Georgiana Poyntz[10].
Who was John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer married to?
John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer's spouses include Charlotte Spencer, Countess Spencer[11].
What did John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer do for work?
John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer worked as a politician[5] and art collector[6].
Where did John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer go to school?
John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer was educated at Trinity College[19] and Harrow School[20].
What awards did John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Garter[22].