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Biography of George Charles Spencer-Churchill 8th Duke Marlborough 1844-1892

On 12 Jul 1843 [his father]  (age 21) and [his mother] Frances Anne Emily Vane Duchess of Marlborough (age 21) were married. She the daughter of Charles William Vane 3rd Marquess Londonderry (age 65) and Frances Vane Tempest Marchioness Londonderry 1800-1865 (age 43). He the son of George Spencer-Churchill 6th Duke of Marlborough (age 49) and Jane Stewart Duchess of Marlborough 1798-1844 (age 45).

On 13 May 1844 George Charles Spencer-Churchill 8th Duke Marlborough was born to (age 21) and Frances Anne Emily Vane Duchess of Marlborough (age 22).

In 1869 George Charles Spencer-Churchill 8th Duke Marlborough (age 24) and (age 22) were married. She the daughter of James Hamilton 1st Duke of Abercorn (age 57) and Louisa Jane Russell Duchess Abercorn 1812-1905 (age 56). He the son of John Winston Spencer-Churchill 7th Duke of Marlborough 1822-1883 (age 46) and Frances Anne Emily Vane Duchess of Marlborough (age 46). They were third cousin once removed. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 15 Sep 1870 [his daughter] Frances Louisa Spencer-Churchill Lady Gresley was born to George Charles Spencer-Churchill 8th Duke Marlborough (age 26) and [his wife]  (age 23).

On 13 Nov 1871 [his son] Charles Richard John Spencer-Churchill 9th Duke of Marlborough was born to George Charles Spencer-Churchill 8th Duke Marlborough (age 27) and [his wife]  (age 24) at Simla.

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On 09 Jul 1873 [his daughter] Lillian Maud Spencer-Churchill was born to George Charles Spencer-Churchill 8th Duke Marlborough (age 29) and [his wife]  (age 26).

On 01 Sep 1875 [his daughter] Norah Beatrice Henriette Spencer-Churchill was born to George Charles Spencer-Churchill 8th Duke Marlborough (age 31) and [his wife]  (age 28).

On 20 Jul 1878 [his brother-in-law] Claud Hamilton (age 35) and Caroline Chandos-Pole (age 21) were married. He the son of James Hamilton 1st Duke of Abercorn (age 67) and Louisa Jane Russell Duchess Abercorn 1812-1905 (age 66). He a great x 4 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 04 Nov 1881 [his illegitimate son] Guy Bertrand Spencer was born illegitimately to George Charles Spencer-Churchill 8th Duke Marlborough (age 37) and (age 37).

On 05 Jul 1883 [his father]  (age 61) died. His son George Charles Spencer-Churchill 8th Duke Marlborough (age 39) succeeded 8th Duke Marlborough, 8th Marquess of Blandford, 8th Earl of Marlborough, 8th Baron Churchill of Sandridge in Hertfordshire, 10th Earl of Sunderland, 12th Baron Spencer Wormleighton. [his wife]  (age 36) by marriage Duchess Marlborough.

On 09 Nov 1892 George Charles Spencer-Churchill 8th Duke Marlborough (age 48) died. His son [his son] Charles Richard John Spencer-Churchill 9th Duke of Marlborough (age 20) succeeded 9th Duke Marlborough, 9th Marquess of Blandford, 9th Earl of Marlborough, 9th Baron Churchill of Sandridge in Hertfordshire, 11th Earl of Sunderland, 13th Baron Spencer Wormleighton.

In 1932 [his former wife]  (age 85) died.

Family Trees of George Charles Spencer-Churchill 8th Duke Marlborough 1844-1892

Paternal Family Tree: Spencer

Maternal Family Tree: Frances Vane Tempest Marchioness Londonderry 1800-1865

Royal Ancestors of George Charles Spencer-Churchill 8th Duke Marlborough 1844-1892

Kings Wessex: Great x 25 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 22 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 28 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 23 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 15 Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Robert the Bruce I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 21 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Philip IV of France

Ancestors of George Charles Spencer-Churchill 8th Duke Marlborough 1844-1892

Great x 1 Grandfather: George Spencer-Churchill 5th Duke of Marlborough 1766-1840 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

GrandFather: George Spencer-Churchill 6th Duke of Marlborough 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Susan Stewart Duchess of Marlborough 1767-1841 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Father: John Winston Spencer-Churchill 7th Duke of Marlborough 1822-1883 14 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: George Stewart 8th Earl Galloway 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

GrandMother: Jane Stewart Duchess of Marlborough 1798-1844 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Jane Paget Countess Galloway 1774-1842 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

George Charles Spencer-Churchill 8th Duke of Marlborough 1844-1892 15 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Mother: Frances Anne Emily Vane Duchess of Marlborough 15 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Vane-Tempest 2nd Baronet 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

GrandMother: Frances Vane Tempest Marchioness Londonderry 1800-1865 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England