John Poyntz Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer, known as Viscount Althorp from 1845 to 1857, was a British Liberal Party politician under, and close friend of, prime minister William Ewart Gladstone. He was twice Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.

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Occupation: politician, art collector
Position held: Lord President of the Council, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the House of Lords
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born: October 27, 1835
Died

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John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer

British politician (1835-1910)

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About John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer

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Occupation: politician, art collector
Position held: Lord President of the Council, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the House of Lords
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born: October 27, 1835
Died

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August 13, 1910

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