Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer

Albert Edward John Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer, TD, FSA, FRSA (23 May 1892 – 9 June 1975), styled The Honourable Albert Spencer until 1910 and Viscount Althorp from 1910 to 1922, and known less formally as Jack Spencer, was a British peer. He was the paternal grandfather of Diana, Princess of Wales.

For other people named Albert Spencer, see Albert Spencer (disambiguation).

The Right Honourable

The Earl Spencer

TD FSA FRSA
Albert Spencer, Viscount Althorp, in WW1 uniform. Painted by John Singer Sargent, in 1915.
Born
Albert Edward John Spencer

(1892-05-23)23 May 1892
London, England
Died9 June 1975(1975-06-09) (aged 83)
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
EducationHarrow School
Trinity College, Cambridge
Known forPaternal grandfather of Diana, Princess of Wales
Spouse
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(m. 1919; died 1972)​
ChildrenLady Anne Wake-Walker
John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer
Parent(s)Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer
Margaret Baring
RelativesDiana, Princess of Wales (granddaughter)
Military career
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchBritish Army
Years of service1914–1924
RankCaptain
Unit1st Life Guards
Battles/warsWorld War I
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