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Edward John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer, LVO (24 January 1924 – 29 March 1992), styled Viscount Althorp until June 1975, was a British nobleman, military officer, and courtier. He was the father of Diana, Princess of Wales, and the maternal grandfather of William, Prince of Wales, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex .
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.
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...
Nov 7, 2022 · 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.
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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Nov 13, 2022 · John Spencer, eighth Earl Spencer (1924-1992) Diana’s father raised the future princess and her three siblings, as he was awarded custody after his divorce from LadyFrances Roche. 11.
Father of Diana, Princess of Wales. Edward John " Johnnie " Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer, MVO (24 January 1924 – 29 March 1992), styled Viscount Althorp until June 1975, was a British peer.
