Background
He was born in Althorp, Northamptonshire, the son of Sir John Spencer (d 1599) and Mary, daughter of Sir Robert Catlyn.
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Robert Spencer
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Career
He was the Commissioner for Musters for Northamptonshire in 1600 and Sheriff of Northamptonshire for 1601-1602. Sir Robert was created 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton (in the Peerage of England) on 21 July 1603. Robert had seven children by Margaret.
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Membership
Spencer held the office of Member of Parliament for Brackley from 1597 to 1598.
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United Kingdom
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Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry and the third most prestigious honour (after the Victoria Cross and George Cross) in England and of the United Kingdom, and is dedicated to the image and arms of St. George as England's patron saint.The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry and the third most prestigious honour (after the Victoria Cross and George Cross) in England and of the United Kingdom, and is dedicated to the image and arms of St. George as England's patron saint.