Spencer family

Spencer
Spencer-Churchill
Noble family
CountryEngland, Wales
Founded1469; 555 years ago (1469)
FounderSir John Spencer
Current headJames Spencer-Churchill, 12th Duke of Marlborough
SeatBlenheim Palace
Titles
Members
Connected families
MottoDieu défend le droit (French for 'God defends the right')
Estate(s)
Cadet branchesSpencers of Althorp
The funeral honours of Sir John Spencer(1546–1599). Displayed are both the Despencer arms, adopted after c. 1595 and the blue and white arms granted in 1504.

The Spencer family is an aristocratic British family. From the 16th century, its members have held numerous titles, including the dukedom of Marlborough, the earldoms of Sunderland and Spencer, and the Churchill barony. Two prominent members of the family during the 20th century were Sir Winston Churchill and Diana, Princess of Wales.