Sunderland, Robert Spencer, 2nd earl of
- Sunderland, Robert Spencer, 2nd earl of
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born Sept. 5, 1641, Paris, France
died Sept. 28, 1702, Althorp, Northamptonshire, Eng.
After a period in diplomatic service, he twice served as secretary of state (1679–81, 1683) and became the chief architect of Charles's pro-French foreign policy. He converted to Roman Catholicism to maintain his influence in James's reign. After William became king, Sunderland renounced his Catholicism and became the principal intermediary between the king and Parliament. He was appointed lord chamberlain in 1697, but Whig opposition soon forced him from office.
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