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Lord Charles Spencer
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Portrait of Lord Charles Spencer, by Joshua Reynolds
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| Joint Postmaster General | |
| In office 1801–1806 Serving with
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| Monarch | George III |
| Prime Minister | |
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| Succeeded by | |
| Master of the Mint | |
| In office 1806–1806 |
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| Monarch | George III |
| Prime Minister | William Pitt the Younger |
| Preceded by | The Earl Bathurst |
| Succeeded by | Charles Bathurst |
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| Born | 31 March 1740 |
| Died | 16 June 1820 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse |
Mary Beauclerk
(m. 1762; died 1812) |
| Children | Robert Spencer John Spencer William Robert Spencer |
| Parents | Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough Hon. Elizabeth Trevor |
Lord Charles Spencer (born March 31, 1740, died June 16, 1820) was an important British politician and a member of the famous Spencer family. He worked for the King and served in the House of Commons, which is like a parliament, for many years between 1761 and 1801. He was also a member of the Privy Council, a group of advisors to the King.
Lord Charles Spencer's Life
Growing Up
Charles Spencer was born on March 31, 1740. He was the second son of Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough, who was a Duke. His mother was Elizabeth Trevor. Charles had an older brother named George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough.
Political Career
Lord Charles Spencer was a Member of Parliament for Oxfordshire. He held this position from 1761 to 1790 and again from 1796 to 1801. In 1763, he became a member of the Privy Council. This meant he was a trusted advisor to the King.
He held several important jobs during his career:
- From 1763 to 1765, he was the Comptroller of the Household. This role involved managing the royal household's expenses.
- From 1768 to 1779, he served as a Junior Lord of the Admiralty. This meant he helped manage the British Navy.
- From 1779 to 1782, he was the Treasurer of the Chamber. This job involved handling the King's personal money.
- From 1801 to 1806, he was the Postmaster General. He was in charge of the postal service.
- In 1806, he became the Master of the Mint. This role meant he oversaw the making of coins.
- From 1806 until his death, he was a Gentleman of the Bedchamber to King George III. This was an important position in the King's personal service.
Family Life
On October 2, 1762, Charles Spencer married Lady Mary Beauclerk. She was the daughter of Lord Vere Beauclerk. Charles and Mary had three sons together:
- Robert Spencer (1764–1831)
- John Spencer (1767–1831), who also became a Member of Parliament.
- William Robert Spencer (1769–1834)
Lady Mary Spencer passed away in January 1812. Lord Charles Spencer lived for eight more years and died in June 1820, at the age of 80.
