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John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer
About
British peer (1924-1992); father of Diana, Princess of Wales
Quick Facts
- Name
- John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer
- Born
- 1924-01-24
- Died
- 1992-03-29
- Occupation
- equerry / politician / aide-de-camp / aristocrat
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Birthplace
- Paddington
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseFrances Shand Kydd1954-06-01 — 1969
- SpouseRaine Spencer, Countess Spencer1976-07-14 — 1992-03-29
Family
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
2 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Member of the Royal Victorian Order | Received |
| — | Mentioned in Despatches | Received |
Education
- Eton College
- Royal Agricultural University
- Royal Military College, Sandhurst
Languages
Native language
- British English
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q593671 ↗
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