The life of Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough
On 13 November 1871, Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough , was born in Shimla, then part of British India. He was a first cousin of Sir Winston Churchill, with whom he shared a close friendship. As the Duke of Marlborough, he was also the owner of the magnificent Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, one of Britain's most famous stately homes and the birthplace of Winston Churchill. But who was Charles Spencer-Churchill, and what made his life so fascinating? Let's discover his story! Family His parents were Charles Spencer-Churchill, 8th. Duke of Marlborough and Albertha Frances Anne Hamilton. He was a nephew of Lord Randolph Churchill and a first cousin of Sir Winston Churchill. He was educated at Winchester College and Trinity College, Cambridge. Career in politics Marlborough entered the House of Lords on the early death of his father in 1892, and made his maiden speech in August 1895. In 1899, he was appointed Paymaster General by Lord Salisbury,...