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William Spencer 1496 – 1532 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1496

Birth Location: Althorp, Northamptonshire, England

Death Date: 22 Jun 1532

Death Location: Althorp, Northamptonshire, England

Father: Sir Spencer

Mother: Isabella Graunt

Spouse(s): Lady Knightley

Children(s): Dorothy Spencer, Sir Spencer

The story of William Spencer began in 1496 in Althorp, Northamptonshire, England, with parents Sir John Spencer and Isabella Graunt. As an adult, William Spencer wed Lady Susan Knightley. Their household included Dorothy Spencer and Sir John Spencer. William Spencer's life came to an end in 1532 in Althorp, Northamptonshire, England.

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Parents

Sir Spencer
1455 – 1522
Birth Location: Althorp, Northamptonshire, England
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Isabella Graunt
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Lady Knightley
1500 – 1532
Birth Location: Fawsley, Northamptonshire, , England
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Children(s)

Dorothy Spencer
1521 – 1575
Birth Location: Fawsley, Daventry District, Northamptonshire, England
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Sir Spencer
1524 – 1586
Birth Location: Althorp, Northamptonshire, England
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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 1496
    Event Place: Althorp, Northamptonshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 22 Jun 1532
    Event Place: Althorp, Northamptonshire, England
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