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777:"Spencer, George (1739-1817)"
701:The Duchess of Marlborough died at
593:, another non-academic astronomer.
517:Personal traits and characteristics
288:Caroline Ellis, Viscountess Clifden
1107:Jamie Spencer-Churchill, 12th Duke
1075:George Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke
1059:George Spencer-Churchill, 6th Duke
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1091:John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke
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1067:John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke
1027:Henrietta Godolphin, 2nd Duchess
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489:Background and education
847:Senior Privy Counsellor
813:The Duke of Marlborough
675:Lord Henry John Spencer
656:3rd Duke of Marlborough
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303:Lord Henry John Spencer
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608:The Duke was made a
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