George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough
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George Charles Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough (May 13, 1844–November 9, 1892) was the son of John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough.
He was educated between 1857 and 1860 at Eton College and later joined the army, gaining the rank of Lieutenant in 1863 in the service of the Royal Horse Guards.
He married, firstly, Lady Albertha Frances Anne Hamilton, daughter of James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn, on 8 November 1869 at Westminster Palace. The marriage was later annulled on November 20, 1883. They had four children:
- Lady Frances Louisa Spencer-Churchill (1870–1954), married Sir Robert Gresley, 11th Bt. and had issue.
- Charles Richard John Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough (1871–1934)
- Lady Lillian Maud Spencer-Churchill (1873–1951), married Col. Cecil Grenfell and had issue.
- Lady Norah Beatrice Henriette Spencer-Churchill (1875–1946), married Francis Bradley-Birt and had issue.
He married, secondly, Lillian Warren Price, on 29 June 1888 at New York City Hall, in a civil marriage, with the ceremony officiated by the Mayor of New York City.
The 8th Duke of Marlborough died in 1892, aged 48 at Blenheim Palace.
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| Preceded by John Spencer-Churchill |
Duke of Marlborough 1883–1892 |
Succeeded by Charles Spencer-Churchill |
