Albertha Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough
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Lady Albertha Frances Anne Hamilton Spencer-Churchill, VA
(29 July 1847 – 7 January 1932), was an English aristocrat
. She was the daughter of James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn
and Lady Louisa Jane Russell
.
She married George Spencer-Churchill, Marquess of Blandford
, eldest son of John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough
, on 8 November 1869 at Westminster Palace. They were divorced on November 20, 1883, shortly after Churchill inherited the dukedom after the death of his father. Though the new duchess was technically Albertha, Duchess of Marlborough after their divorce, she preferred to use the title she used throughout most of the couple's married life and was known as Albertha, Marchioness of Blandford.
They had four children:
Lady Albertha was one of eight train bearers at the wedding of Princess Helena
and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein
on 5 July 1866 at Windsor Castle
, Windsor, Berkshire, England.
Royal Order of Victoria and Albert
The Royal Order of Victoria and Albert was a British Royal Family Order instituted in on 10 February 1862 by Queen Victoria, and enlarged on 10 October 1864; 15 November 1865; and 15 March 1880. No awards were made after the death of Queen Victoria....
(29 July 1847 – 7 January 1932), was an English aristocrat
Aristocracy
Aristocracy , is a form of government in which a few elite citizens rule. The term derives from the Greek aristokratia, meaning "rule of the best". In origin in Ancient Greece, it was conceived of as rule by the best qualified citizens, and contrasted with monarchy...
. She was the daughter of James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn
James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn
James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn KG PC , styled Viscount Hamilton from 1814 to 1818 and the Marquess of Abercorn from 1818 to 1868, was a British Conservative politician and statesman who twice served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.In 1860, The Times noted that Hamilton was one of only three to...
and Lady Louisa Jane Russell
Louisa Hamilton, Duchess of Abercorn
Lady Louisa Jane Russell was the wife of James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn, and the daughter of John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford, by his second wife Lady Georgiana Gordon...
.
She married George Spencer-Churchill, Marquess of Blandford
George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough
George Charles Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough DL , styled Earl of Sunderland until 1857 and Marquess of Blandford between 1857 and 1883, was a British peer.-Background and education:...
, eldest son of John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough
John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough
John Winston Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough, KG, PC , styled Earl of Sunderland from 1822 to 1840 and Marquess of Blandford from 1840 to 1857, was a British statesman and nobleman...
, on 8 November 1869 at Westminster Palace. They were divorced on November 20, 1883, shortly after Churchill inherited the dukedom after the death of his father. Though the new duchess was technically Albertha, Duchess of Marlborough after their divorce, she preferred to use the title she used throughout most of the couple's married life and was known as Albertha, Marchioness of Blandford.
They had four children:
- Lady Frances Louisa Spencer-Churchill (15 September 1870 – 13 November 1954), married 6 June 1893 Sir Robert Gresley, 11th Baronet, by whom she had issue.
- Charles Richard John Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of MarlboroughCharles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of MarlboroughCharles Richard John Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough KG, PC , styled Earl of Sunderland until 1883 and Marquess of Blandford between 1883 and 1892, was a British soldier and Conservative politician...
(13 November 1871 – 30 June 1934). - Lady Lillian Maud Spencer-Churchill (9 July 1873 – 4 January 1951), married 6 October 1898 Colonel Cecil GrengellCecil GrenfellColonel Cecil Alfred Grenfell was a British Liberal politician.-Biography:Grenfell was the son of Pascoe du Pré Grenfell, of Wilton Park, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, grandson of Pascoe Grenfell. His mother was Sophia . One of fifteen children born to Pascoe and Sophia. Of his eight brothers;...
, by whom she had issue. - Lady Norah Beatrice Henriette Spencer-Churchill (1 September 1875 – 28 April 1946), married 1 December 1920 Francis Bradley-Birt, by whom she had issue.
Lady Albertha was one of eight train bearers at the wedding of Princess Helena
Princess Helena of the United Kingdom
Princess Helena was a member of the British Royal Family, the third daughter and fifth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert....
and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein
Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein
Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein was a minor German prince who became a member of the British Royal Family through his marriage to Princess Helena of the United Kingdom , the fifth child and third daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of...
on 5 July 1866 at Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is a medieval castle and royal residence in Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, notable for its long association with the British royal family and its architecture. The original castle was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror. Since the time of Henry I it...
, Windsor, Berkshire, England.
Titles
- Lady Albertha Frances Anne Hamilton (29 July 1847 – 8 November 1869)
- Marchioness of Blandford (8 November 1869 – 4 July 1883)
- Her Grace The Duchess of Marlborough (4 July 1883 – 20 November 1883)
- Albertha, Duchess of Marlborough (20 November 1883 – 7 January 1932)
- Preferred title: Albertha, Marchioness of Blandford (20 November 1883 – 7 January 1932)