John Spencer (1455–1522)
Sir John Spencer (c. 1455 – 14 April 1522) was an English nobleman who was widely admired, in his time, for his administration of the family estates. He inherited large estates in Northamptonshire and Warwickshire, and increased his lands and fortunes extensively. Spencer was also a politician, who served as member of parliament for several years, and was known for his support of Whig issues. He was also the Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great Grandfather of British soldier and prime minister, Winston Churchill.
Sir John Spencer | |
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Sir John Spencer and Isabella Graunt's tomb at Great Brington | |
| Predecessor | William Spencer of Rodburn |
| Successor | William Spencer |
| Born | c. 1455 Althorp, Northamptonshire, Kingdom of England |
| Died | 14 April 1522 (aged 66–67) Althorp, Northamptonshire, Kingdom of England |
| Buried | Brington Church |
| Noble family | Spencer |
| Spouse(s) | Isabella Graunt |
| Issue | William Spencer |
| Father | William Spencer of Rodburn |
| Mother | Elizabeth Empson |
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