Francis Spencer, 1st Baron Churchill facts for kids
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The Lord Churchill
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Francis Spencer, later 1st Baron Churchill (1779–1845) (after William Owen)
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| Member of Parliament for Oxfordshire | |
| In office 1801–1815 Serving with John Fane
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| Preceded by | Lord Charles Spencer John Fane |
| Succeeded by | John Fane William Ashurst |
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| Born |
Lord Francis Almeric Spencer
26 December 1779 |
| Died | 10 March 1845 (aged 65) |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouses |
Lady Frances FitzRoy
(after 1800) |
| Parents | George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough Lady Caroline Russell |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars |
Francis Almeric Spencer (born December 26, 1779 – died March 10, 1845) was an important British politician. He was a member of the Whig political party. He also belonged to the famous Spencer family, which includes many notable people in British history. He was given the title of the 1st Baron Churchill.
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Early Life and Family
Francis Almeric Spencer was born as Lord Francis Almeric Spencer. His father was George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough. His mother was Lady Caroline Russell. He was one of their many children.
His grandparents were Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough, and Hon. Elizabeth Trevor. His other grandparents were John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford, and Gertrude Leveson-Gower. This shows he came from a very well-connected family.
Political and Military Career
From 1801 to 1815, Francis Spencer served as a Member of Parliament (MP). He represented the area of Oxfordshire. After his time in the House of Commons, he was given a special title. He became Baron Churchill, of Wychwood in the County of Oxford. This made him a member of the peerage.
During the Napoleonic Wars, he showed his support for his country. He helped create a group of volunteer cavalry soldiers in Oxford. He was made their Captain in 1803. After the wars ended, these local volunteer groups joined together. Spencer, now Lord Churchill, became a Lieutenant-Colonel in this new group. It was called the North Western Oxfordshire Regiment of Yeomanry.
Personal Life and Family
Lord Churchill married Lady Frances FitzRoy on November 25, 1800. Lady Frances was the daughter of Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton. Together, they had several children:
- Francis George Spencer, 2nd Baron Churchill (1802–1886)
- Hon. George Augustus Spencer (1804–1877)
- Hon. Caroline Elizabeth Spencer (1805–1864)
- Hon. General Sir Augustus Almeric Spencer (1807–1893)
- Hon. William Henry Spencer (1810–1900)
- Hon. Robert Charles Henry Spencer (1817–1881)
- Hon. Charles Frederic Octavius Spencer (1824–1895)
- Hon. Elizabeth Spencer (died 1858)
Lord Churchill passed away in 1845. His oldest son, Francis, took over his title and became the 2nd Baron Churchill.
Honors and Legacy
A special place in Canada was named after him. Mount Churchill is a mountain in British Columbia. It was named in his honor in 1860 by Sir George Henry Richards.
