Jeanette "Jennie" Spencer-Churchill [1] CI RRC DStJ (née Jerome; 9 January 1854 [2] – 29 June 1921), known as Lady Randolph Spencer-Churchill, [a] was an American-born British socialite, the wife of Lord Randolph Churchill, and the mother of British prime minister Winston Churchill.

Lady Randolph Churchill is remembered for her contributions to society, politics, and the arts. Her legacy includes her impact on high society, her philanthropic work, and her support of her husband's political endeavors.

Jan 5, 2025 · Jennie Jerome Churchill was an American-born society figure, remembered chiefly as the wife of Lord Randolph Churchill and mother of Sir Winston Churchill, prime minister of Great Britain (1940–45, 1951–55).

Born Jennie Jerome, this beautiful heiress and socialite took the world by storm when she became Lady Randolph Churchill…yet that was only the beginning. From royal affairs to secret love children, Lady Churchill stirred up trouble wherever she went.

Apr 14, 2016 · Lord and Lady Randolph Churchill, Churchill Papers, CHAR 28/41/46. The Churchill Archives Centre. Lord Randolph Churchill and Miss Jennie Jerome met during the racing season in 1873 on the Isle of Wight–one of the great social events of the British summer season.

Apr 15, 2019 · After a childhood in New York, Trieste and Paris, she had found herself catapulted at the age of twenty into the British aristocracy. She was excited by the political ambitions of her husband, Lord Randolph Churchill, younger son of the 7th Duke of Marlborough.

Oct 14, 2008 · In the course of her lifetime, Lady Randolph Churchill witnessed a revolution in women’s involvement in politics. From a position of merely exercising the power behind the throne, women became recognised as critical props to men and political parties, and were finally rewarded with the vote.

American-born public figure, wife of Lord Randolph Churchill, and mother of Sir Winston S. Churchill, who was influential in Britain's royal and political affairs for an entire generation. Name variations: Jennie Jerome; Lady Jennie Jerome Spencer Churchill; Lady Randolph Churchill; Mrs. George Cornwallis-West.

Jun 27, 2011 · Jennie was now referred to as Lady Randolph Churchill. The world that the 20-year-old entered in Victorian England, was one where aristocratic women were still a long way from liberation. Women wore full-length dresses or skirts, and a hat and gloves, and she was not allowed to go out in public without a chaperone.

Aug 25, 2024 · Jennie (Jerome) Spencer-Churchill CI RRC DStJ (9 January 1854 – 29 June 1921), known as Lady Randolph Churchill, was a New York-born British socialite, the wife of Lord Randolph Churchill, and the mother of British prime minister Sir Winston Churchill.