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John Spencer was a British nobleman, military officer, and courtier, and the father of Diana, Princess of Wales. He served as a captain in World War II, an equerry to the royal family, and a Member of the House of Lords until his death in 1992.
Dec 3, 2023 · John Spencer was raised in close proximity to the royal family; his godfather was King Edward VIII (also known as the Duke of Windsor), and he attended Eton, and Sandhurst. In 1975, upon the...
Mar 30, 1992 · Earl Spencer, father of Diana, Princess of Wales, died today at a hospital here. He was 68 years old. He died of a heart attack, a spokesman for Humana Wellington Hospital. said.
John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer, was a British nobleman, military officer, and courtier who is best recognized as the father of late royal family member Diana, Princess of Wales, as well as the maternal grandfather of William, Prince of Wales, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.
Aug 22, 2018 · When John passed away in 1992 at the age of 68 from a heart attack, Charles inherited the title Earl Spencer. Unfortunately, Diana would only die prematurely five years later in a Paris car...
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Jun 29, 2021 · In 1975, John’s fortunes turned when his curmudgeonly father died, making him the Eighth Earl Spencer.
Sep 6, 2024 · John Spencer, born on January 20, 1965, is the 8th Earl Spencer, succeeding his father, John Spencer, the 7th Earl. He was raised in Althorp House, the family estate in Northamptonshire, England, where he developed a deep appreciation for his heritage and the responsibilities that come with it.
