Clementine Churchill (1885-1977) was a force of nature all her own. She is best known as the wife of British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, offering her husband unwavering support and guidance throughout his many years in office.
Clementine Ogilvy Hozier was born in 1885 to a prominent, but financially starved English family. Miss Hozier studied at the Sorbonne in Paris and upon returning to England, taught French lessons to supplement her family’s income.
Located in Oxfordshire, the sprawling country estate consumes 2,000 acres and boast 187 rooms. Miss Hozier said “yes” and the couple were married a month later at St. Margaret’s Westminster before 1,000 guests.
A celebrated hostess, Clementine entertained an endless stream of noteworthy dinner guests at the Churchills’ city and country homes. Among them were Charlie Chaplin, Albert Einstein, and Lawrence of Arabia.
Lady Spencer-Churchill was exceptionally close with her five children.
Source: 6 Fun Facts About…Lady Clementine Spencer-Churchill
Clementine was educated first at home, then briefly at the Edinburgh school run by Karl Froebel. (Soames, M. (2002). Clementine Churchill: The Biography of a Marriage, London, Doubleday)