John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer
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John Poyntz Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer, KG, KP, PC (27 October 1835 – 13 August 1910), known as Viscount Althorp from 1845 to 1857 (and also known as the "Red Earl" because of his distinctive long red beard), was a British Liberal Party politician under, and close friend of, prime minister William Ewart Gladstone. He was twice Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
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The Earl Spencer | |
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Lord President of the Council | |
In office 28 April 1880 – 19 March 1883 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | William Ewart Gladstone |
Preceded by | The Duke of Richmond |
Succeeded by | The Lord Carlingford |
In office 6 February – 3 August 1886 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | William Ewart Gladstone |
Preceded by | The Viscount Cranbrook |
Succeeded by | The Viscount Cranbrook |
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland | |
In office 18 December 1868 – 17 February 1874 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | William Ewart Gladstone |
Preceded by | The Duke of Abercorn |
Succeeded by | The Duke of Abercorn |
In office 4 May 1882 – 9 June 1885 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | William Ewart Gladstone |
Preceded by | The Earl Cowper |
Succeeded by | The Earl of Carnarvon |
Personal details | |
Born | (1835-10-27)27 October 1835 Spencer House, London |
Died | 13 August 1910(1910-08-13) (aged 74) Althorp, Northamptonshire |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Charlotte Seymour (m. 1858–1903; her death) |
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Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
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