Spencer Compton, 2nd Marquess of Northampton
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Spencer Joshua Alwyne Compton, 2nd Marquess of Northampton FRS FGS (2 January 1790 – 17 January 1851), known as Lord Compton from 1796 to 1812 and as Earl Compton from 1812 to 1828, was a British nobleman and patron of science and the arts.
Quick Facts 26th President of the Royal Society, Preceded by ...
The Marquess of Northampton | |
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26th President of the Royal Society | |
In office 1830–1838 | |
Preceded by | Prince Augustus Frederick |
Succeeded by | William Parsons |
Member of Parliament for Northampton | |
In office 1812–1820 | |
Preceded by | Spencer Perceval |
Succeeded by | George Robinson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1790-01-02)2 January 1790 |
Died | 17 January 1851(1851-01-17) (aged 61) |
Resting place | Castle Ashby |
Nationality | British |
Spouse |
Margaret Douglas-Maclean-Clephane
(m. 1815; died 1830) |
Children | 6, including Charles, William, and Alwyne |
Parent(s) | Charles Compton, 1st Marquess of Northampton Maria Smith |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
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