Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl Sunderland 1640–1702
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Sunderland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1640, Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl Sunderland entered the world in Paris, City of Paris, Île-de-France, France, born to henry spencer 3rd baron spencer 1st earl of sunderland lord of wormleighton and penelope wriothesley. Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl Sunderland married dorothy sydney, lady diana anne digby, and had children including anne or anna spencer, charles spencer 1 duke of marlborough 3rd earl of sunderland, edward spencer, elizabeth spencer, henry spencer, isabella spencer, john spencer, mary spencer, robert spencer, unknown spencer countess clantary. Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl Sunderland passed away in 1702 in Althorp, Daventry District, Northamptonshire, England.
Sources
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1Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22
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2Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Sunderland
This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Paris, City of Paris, Île-de-France, France (1640) across 23 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Robert Sunderland (1640–1702) was born in Paris, City of Paris, Île-de-France, France and died in Althorp, Daventry District, Northamptonshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 23 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Robert Sunderland's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record