Biography of Walter Spencer-Stanhope 1750-1821
On 04 Feb 1750 Walter Spencer-Stanhope was born to Walter Stanhope and Ann Spencer. He was baptised on 09 Mar 1750. He was educated at Bradford Grammar School and went up to University College, Oxford, and later studied law at the Middle Temple, London.
In 1775 Walter Spencer-Stanhope (age 24) was elected MP Carlisle.
In 1775 Walter Spencer-Stanhope (age 24) inherited Cannon Hal from his uncle John Spencer, and changed his name from Stanhope to Spencer-Stanhope by Royal licence.
In 1780 Walter Spencer-Stanhope (age 29) was elected MP Haslemere.
On 21 Oct 1783 Walter Spencer-Stanhope (age 33) and Mary Winifred Pulleine were married at Tynemouth, Northumberland [Map].
In 1784 Walter Spencer-Stanhope (age 33) was elected MP Kingston upon Hull.
On 27 May 1787 [his son] John Spencer Stanhope was born to Walter Spencer-Stanhope (age 37) and [his wife] Mary Winifred Pulleine.
In 1800 Walter Spencer-Stanhope (age 49) was elected MP Cockermouth.
In 1802 Walter Spencer-Stanhope (age 51) was elected MP Carlisle.
On 10 Apr 1821 Walter Spencer-Stanhope (age 71) died.
Father: Walter Stanhope
GrandFather: William Spencer of Cannon Hall
Mother: Ann Spencer