George Spencer-Churchill, 6th Duke of Marlborough
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George Spencer-Churchill, 6th Duke of Marlborough DCL (27 December 1793 – 1 July 1857), styled Earl of Sunderland until 1817 and Marquess of Blandford between 1817 and 1840, was a British peer. The great-grandfather of Sir Winston Churchill
, he served as Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire between 1842 and 1857.
, Berkshire
(an estate his father was renting at the time), the eldest son of George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough
and Lady Susan Stewart, daughter of John Stewart, 7th Earl of Galloway
. He was educated at Eton
between 1805 and 1811 and later at Christ Church, Oxford
. He was also given an honorary Doctorate of Civil Laws from Oxford University on 15 June 1841.
Marquess of Blandford in 1817 when his father succeeded in the dukedom. He sat as Tory Member of Parliament
for Chippenham
between 1818 and 1820 and for Woodstock
from 1826 to 1831, from 1832 to 1835 and from 1838 to 1840, when he succeeded in the dukedom and entered the House of Lords
. In 1842 he was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire
, a post he held until his death.
, on 13 January 1819. They had four children:
After his first wife's death in October 1844, aged 46, he married, secondly, the Honourable Charlotte Augusta Flower, daughter of Henry Flower, 4th Viscount Ashbrook, on 10 June 1846. They had two children:
After his second wife's death in April 1850, aged 31, he married, thirdly, his first cousin Jane Francis Clinton Stewart, daughter of the Honourable Edward Richard Stewart and granddaughter of John Stewart, 7th Earl of Galloway
, on 18 October 1851. They had one child:
Marlborough died at Blenheim Palace
in July 1857, aged 63, and was succeeded by his eldest son, John
. The Duchess of Marlborough died at 28 Grosvenor Street, Mayfair
, London
, in March 1897, aged 79.
Winston Churchill
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, was a predominantly Conservative British politician and statesman known for his leadership of the United Kingdom during the Second World War. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest wartime leaders of the century and served as Prime Minister twice...
, he served as Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire between 1842 and 1857.
Background and education
Styled Earl of Sunderland from birth, Marlborough was born at Bill Hill, WokinghamWokingham
Wokingham is a market town and civil parish in Berkshire in South East England about west of central London. It is about east-southeast of Reading and west of Bracknell. It spans an area of and, according to the 2001 census, has a population of 30,403...
, Berkshire
Berkshire
Berkshire is a historic county in the South of England. It is also often referred to as the Royal County of Berkshire because of the presence of the royal residence of Windsor Castle in the county; this usage, which dates to the 19th century at least, was recognised by the Queen in 1957, and...
(an estate his father was renting at the time), the eldest son of George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough
George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough
George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough FSA , styled Marquess of Blandford until 1817, was a British peer and collector of antiquities and books.-Background and education:...
and Lady Susan Stewart, daughter of John Stewart, 7th Earl of Galloway
John Stewart, 7th Earl of Galloway
John Stewart, 7th Earl of Galloway KT was a Scottish peer, styled Viscount Garlies from 1747 until 1773. He succeeded his father Alexander in 1773. He was elected one of the representative peers, representing the Peerage of Scotland in the House of Lords, in 1774 and sat there until the 1790s...
. He was educated at Eton
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
between 1805 and 1811 and later at Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church or house of Christ, and thus sometimes known as The House), is one of the largest constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England...
. He was also given an honorary Doctorate of Civil Laws from Oxford University on 15 June 1841.
Political career
Marlborough became known by the courtesy titleCourtesy title
A courtesy title is a form of address in systems of nobility used for children, former wives and other close relatives of a peer. These styles are used 'by courtesy' in the sense that the relatives do not themselves hold substantive titles...
Marquess of Blandford in 1817 when his father succeeded in the dukedom. He sat as Tory Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
for Chippenham
Chippenham (UK Parliament constituency)
Chippenham is a parliamentary constituency, abolished in 1983 but recreated in 2010, and represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election...
between 1818 and 1820 and for Woodstock
Woodstock (UK Parliament constituency)
Woodstock, sometimes called New Woodstock, was a parliamentary constituency in the United Kingdom. It comprised the town of Woodstock in the county of Oxfordshire and the surrounding countryside and villages, and elected two Members of Parliament from its re-enfranchisement in 1553 until 1832...
from 1826 to 1831, from 1832 to 1835 and from 1838 to 1840, when he succeeded in the dukedom and entered the House of Lords
House of Lords
The House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster....
. In 1842 he was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire
Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire
This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire. Since 1689, all Lords Lieutenant have also been Custos Rotulorum of Oxfordshire.*Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk 1545*vacant?*Sir Francis Knollys in 1565...
, a post he held until his death.
Family
The Duke of Marlborough married, firstly, his first cousin Lady Jane Stewart, daughter of George Stewart, 8th Earl of GallowayGeorge Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway
Admiral George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway KT , styled Lord Garlies between 1773 and 1806, was a British naval commander and politician.-Background:...
, on 13 January 1819. They had four children:
- Lady Louisa Spencer-Churchill (c. 1820–1882), married the Honourable Robert Spencer, son of Francis Spencer, 1st Baron ChurchillFrancis Spencer, 1st Baron ChurchillFrancis Almeric Spencer, 1st Baron Churchill DCL FRS was a British peer and Whig politician.Born Lord Francis Almeric Spencer, he was the second son of the 4th Duke of Marlborough. On 25 November 1800, he married Lady Frances FitzRoy, a younger daughter of the 3rd Duke of Grafton...
and had issue. - John Winston Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of MarlboroughJohn Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of MarlboroughJohn Winston Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough, KG, PC , styled Earl of Sunderland from 1822 to 1840 and Marquess of Blandford from 1840 to 1857, was a British statesman and nobleman...
(1822–1883). - Lord Alfred Spencer-Churchill (1824–1893), married Hon. Harriet Gough-Calthorpe, daughter of Frederick Gough-Calthorpe, 4th Baron Calthorpe and had issue.
- Lord Alan Spencer-Churchill (25 July 1825 – 18 April 1873), married Rosalind Dowker.
After his first wife's death in October 1844, aged 46, he married, secondly, the Honourable Charlotte Augusta Flower, daughter of Henry Flower, 4th Viscount Ashbrook, on 10 June 1846. They had two children:
- Lord Almeric Athelstan Spencer-Churchill (1847 – 12 December 1856) died young.
- Lady Clementina Augusta Spencer-Churchill (4 May 1848 – 27 March 1886) married John Pratt, 3rd Marquess CamdenJohn Pratt, 3rd Marquess CamdenJohn Charles Pratt, 3rd Marquess Camden DL , styled Viscount Bayham in 1840 and Earl of Brecknock between 1840 and 1866, was a British Liberal politician....
and had issue.
After his second wife's death in April 1850, aged 31, he married, thirdly, his first cousin Jane Francis Clinton Stewart, daughter of the Honourable Edward Richard Stewart and granddaughter of John Stewart, 7th Earl of Galloway
John Stewart, 7th Earl of Galloway
John Stewart, 7th Earl of Galloway KT was a Scottish peer, styled Viscount Garlies from 1747 until 1773. He succeeded his father Alexander in 1773. He was elected one of the representative peers, representing the Peerage of Scotland in the House of Lords, in 1774 and sat there until the 1790s...
, on 18 October 1851. They had one child:
- Lord Edward Spencer-Churchill (28 March 1853 – 5 May 1911), married Augusta Warburton, daughter of Major George Drought Warburton and had issue.
Marlborough died at Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is a monumental country house situated in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, residence of the dukes of Marlborough. It is the only non-royal non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace. The palace, one of England's largest houses, was built between...
in July 1857, aged 63, and was succeeded by his eldest son, John
John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough
John Winston Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough, KG, PC , styled Earl of Sunderland from 1822 to 1840 and Marquess of Blandford from 1840 to 1857, was a British statesman and nobleman...
. The Duchess of Marlborough died at 28 Grosvenor Street, Mayfair
Mayfair
Mayfair is an area of central London, within the City of Westminster.-History:Mayfair is named after the annual fortnight-long May Fair that took place on the site that is Shepherd Market today...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, in March 1897, aged 79.