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Capt Robert Cavendish Spencer

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Capt Robert Cavendish Spencer

Birth
Althorp, Daventry District, Northamptonshire, England
Death
4 Nov 1830 (aged 39)
Malta
Burial
Buried or Lost at Sea. Specifically: Likely he was ceremonially buried at sea by being put over the side of his ship. Add to Map
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Sir Robert was born at Althorp in Northampstonshire, England. He was the son of Sir George John Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer and Lady Lavinia Bingham.

Sir Robert died at age 39 from unknown causes. He was in command of the Madagascar, 46, when he died and was buried on 12 December 1830 in Malta.

Captain Hon. Sir Robert Cavendish Spencer gained the rank of Captain in the service of the Royal Navy. He was invested as a Knight Commander, Hanoverian Order (K.C.H.) He died unmarried.
Sir Robert was born at Althorp in Northampstonshire, England. He was the son of Sir George John Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer and Lady Lavinia Bingham.

Sir Robert died at age 39 from unknown causes. He was in command of the Madagascar, 46, when he died and was buried on 12 December 1830 in Malta.

Captain Hon. Sir Robert Cavendish Spencer gained the rank of Captain in the service of the Royal Navy. He was invested as a Knight Commander, Hanoverian Order (K.C.H.) He died unmarried.


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