William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire

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William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire

British Politician

William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire, KG, was a British nobleman, aristocrat, and politician. He was the eldest son of William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire, by his wife, the heiress Lady Charlotte Boyle, suo jure Baroness Clifford, who... Wikipedia

Born: December 14, 1748, London, United Kingdom

Died: July 29, 1811 (age 62 years), London, United Kingdom

Spouse: Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (m. 1809–1811) and Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (m. 1774–1806)

Children: William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire, Georgiana Howard, Countess of Carlisle, Harriet Leveson-Gower, Countess Granville, and more

Parents: William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire and Charlotte Cavendish, Marchioness of Hartington

Grandchildren: Blanche Cavendish, Countess of Burlington, Harriet Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, Duchess of Sutherland, Granville Leveson-Gower, 2nd Earl Granville, and more

Siblings: George Cavendish, 1st Earl of Burlington and Lord Richard Cavendish