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William Spencer, 2nd Baron Spencer of Wormleighton

1591 – 1636

English nobleman, politician, and peer from the Spencer family

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Lived 1591 – 1636 (aged 45). William Spencer, 2nd Baron Spencer of Wormleighton was an English politician.

William Spencer, 2nd Baron Spencer of Wormleighton (1591 – 19 December 1636) was an English nobleman, politician, and peer from the Spencer family.

Life Spencer was the second son of Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton, and his wife, Margaret Willoughby, and was baptised on 4 January 1591 at Brington, Northamptonshire. He matriculated at Magdalen College, Oxford with his elder brother John in October 1607. In the autumn of 1610 he traveled to France with his brother. On John's death at Blois in 1612, he became the heir to the barony. Margaret married Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury Alice, married Henry Moore, 1st Earl of Drogheda

He died on 19 December 1636, aged 44.

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Important facts

Born
4 January 1591, Althorp
Birth century
16th century
Died
19 December 1636, Althorp
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kingdom of England
Education
Magdalen College
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1614 Parliament, Member of the 1621-22 Parliament, Member of the 1624-25 Parliament

Family & relationships

Child
Henry Spencer, 1st Earl of Sunderland
Child
Robert Spencer, 1st Viscount Teviot
Parent
Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Spencer, 2nd Baron Spencer of Wormleighton?

English nobleman, politician, and peer from the Spencer family (1591-1636)

When was William Spencer, 2nd Baron Spencer of Wormleighton born?

William Spencer, 2nd Baron Spencer of Wormleighton was born on 4 January 1591 in Althorp.

When did William Spencer, 2nd Baron Spencer of Wormleighton die?

William Spencer, 2nd Baron Spencer of Wormleighton died on 19 December 1636 in Althorp.

What was William Spencer, 2nd Baron Spencer of Wormleighton's occupation?

William Spencer, 2nd Baron Spencer of Wormleighton was a politician.

What nationality was William Spencer, 2nd Baron Spencer of Wormleighton?

William Spencer, 2nd Baron Spencer of Wormleighton was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Spencer, 2nd Baron Spencer of Wormleighton

· Wikidata: Q4020155

· DBpedia: William Spencer, 2nd Baron Spencer of Wormleighton

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