Charles James Spencer-Churchill, Marquess of Blandford, commonly known as Jamie Blandford (born 24 November 1955) is an English aristocrat and the heir apparent to the dukedom of Marlborough . Blandford is the eldest son of the 11th Duke of Marlborough, and his first wife, Susan Mary Hornby (later Mrs John Gough). He was largely disowned by his father, who disapproved of his lifestyle, in 1994. [1] Although he will inherit the title of Duke of Marlborough upon his father's death, the ownership of the estate (including Blenheim Palace) and chairmanship of the Trust that oversees the running of the estate, will pass to Blandford's son George Spencer-Churchill, Earl of Sunderland. Spencer-Churchill spent a month in prison in 1995 for forging prescriptions.[2] In September 2007 he was jailed for six months for two counts of dangerous driving and one charge of criminal damage following a 'road rage' attack on another motorist's car.[3] At the same time he also received a three and a half year driving ban.
Marriages
- 1) Rebecca Mary Few Brown, (Rebecca, Marchioness of Blandford) (1990–divorced 1998); one son
- Lord George Spencer-Churchill, Earl of Sunderland (born 1992).
- 2) Edla Griffiths (Marchioness of Blandford) (1 March 2002), in the Woodstock Register Office. They began living apart in 2004.
- Lady Araminta Spencer-Churchill (born 2007).
References
- ^ RootsWeb: OLD-ENGLISH-L Entails 'n stuff
- ^ Sky News - Road Rage Marquess Pleads Guilty
- ^ BBC News - 'Road rage' marquess sent to jail
| Preceded by The Most Hon. the Marquess of Hartington |
United Kingdom Order of Precedence (gentlemen) |
Succeeded by The Most Hon. the Marquess of Granby |
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| Worcester · Tavistock · Hartington · Blandford · Granby · Douglas & Clydesdale · Lorne · Tullibardine · Graham · Bowmont & Cessford · Hamilton · Douro · Stafford *Current courtesy marquesses, listed by precedence, from highest to lowest |
