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Spencer Compton, 2nd Marquess of Northampton
The Marquess of Northampton | |
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 A painting of the Marquess of Northampton made by Henry Raeburn in 1821. | |
| 26th President of the Royal Society | |
| In office 1838–1848 | |
| 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 | 2 January 1790 |
| Died | 17 January 1851 (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 |
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.
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