George Spencer-Churchill (1844-1892)

8th Duke of Marlborough, of Blenheim Palace

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He died in rather extraordinary circumstances according to the New York Tribune: His death came about, “from the effects of chloroform fumes given off by liniment with which he was bathing the head of the Duchess (Lily).”

Parents

John Spencer-Churchill VII

7th Duke of Marlborough & Lord Lieutenant of Ireland

1822-1883

Lady Frances Vane

Lady Frances Anne Emily (Vane) Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duchess of Marlborough

1822-1899

Spouses

Lady Albertha Hamilton

Lady Albertha Frances Anne Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough

1847-1932

Lily (Price) Beresford

Lilian Warren (Price) Mrs Hamersley, 8th Duchess of Marlborough, Lady Beresford

1854-1909

Children

Charles Spencer-Churchill IX

Charles Spencer-Churchill, of Blenheim Palace; 9th Duke of Marlborough

1871-1934

Associated Houses

Blenheim Palace

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Categories

Landowners Titled Aristocracy