Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough
Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Richard John Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough, KG, TD, PC (13 November 1871 – 30 June 1934), styled Earl of Sunderland until 1883 and Marquess of Blandford between 1883 and 1892, was a British soldier and Conservative politician, and a close friend of his first cousin Winston Churchill. He was often known as "Sunny" Marlborough after his courtesy title of Earl of Sunderland.
The Duke of Marlborough KG TD PC | |
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The Duke of Marlborough in 1900 | |
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries | |
| In office 1917–1918 Serving with Sir Richard Winfrey | |
| Prime Minister | David Lloyd George |
| Preceded by | Sir Richard Winfrey |
| Succeeded by | The Viscount Goschen |
| Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies | |
| In office 22 July 1903 – 4 December 1905 | |
| Prime Minister | Arthur Balfour |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Onslow |
| Succeeded by | Winston Churchill |
| Paymaster General | |
| In office 1899 – 11 March 1902 | |
| Prime Minister | The Marquess of Salisbury |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Hopetoun |
| Succeeded by | Sir Savile Crossley, Bt |
| Member of the House of Lords as Duke of Marlborough | |
| In office 8 November 1892 – 30 June 1934 | |
| Preceded by | George Spencer-Churchill |
| Succeeded by | John Spencer-Churchill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Richard John Spencer-Churchill 13 November 1871 Simla, British India |
| Died | 30 June 1934 (aged 62) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouses | |
| Children | John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough Lord Ivor Spencer-Churchill |
| Parent(s) | George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough Lady Albertha Hamilton |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
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