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Robert Spencer 2nd Earl of Sunderland 1640–1702

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Sunderland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 2 independent trees

Born 04 Aug 1640 · Paris, Île-de-France, France
Died 28 Sep 1702 · Great Brington, Northamptonshire, England
Father Henry Spencer 1St Earl Of Sunderland
Mother Dorothy Sydney
Spouse Anne Digby
Children Anne Spencer Lady, Charles Spencer 3Rd Earl Of Sunderland, Elizabeth Spencer, Isabella Spencer, Robert Spencer Lord Spencer
Siblings Dorothy Spencer Viscountess Halifax, Penelope Spencer

Researchers connected through Robert Sunderland 1640–1702

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Biography

In 1640, Robert Spencer 2nd Earl of Sunderland entered the world in Paris, Île-de-France, France, born to henry spencer 1st earl of sunderland and dorothy sydney. Robert Spencer 2nd Earl of Sunderland married anne digby, and had children including anne spencer lady, charles spencer 3rd earl of sunderland, elizabeth spencer, isabella spencer, robert spencer lord spencer. Robert Spencer 2nd Earl of Sunderland passed away in 1702 in Great Brington, Northamptonshire, England.

Sources

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1640
Birth of Robert Spencer 2nd Earl of Sunderland in Paris, Île-de-France, France
Birth
1640
Birth of Robert Spencer 2nd Earl of Sunderland in Paris, Île-de-France, France
Birth
1702
Robert Spencer 2nd Earl of Sunderland - Will
Will
1702
Death of Robert Spencer 2nd Earl of Sunderland in Althorp House, Althorpe Parish, Daventry District, Northamptonshire, England
Death
1702
Burial of Robert Spencer 2nd Earl of Sunderland in Great Brington, Northamptonshire, England
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Sunderland

This ancestor line traces from Raglan Castle, Raglan, Monmouth, Gwent, Wales (1423) to Paris, France (1640) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Sunderland (1640–1702) was born in Paris, Île-de-France, France and died in Great Brington, Northamptonshire, England. 2 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, 2 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Robert Sunderland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Robert Spencer 2nd Earl of Sunderland PTP
1640–1702
Paris, Île-de-France, France
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Robert Sunderland's Descendants