William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire
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William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire, KG, PC (26 September 1698 – 5 December 1755) was a British nobleman and Whig politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1721 to 1729 when he inherited the Dukedom.
Quick Facts Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Monarch ...
The Duke of Devonshire | |
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Lord Lieutenant of Ireland | |
In office 1737–1744 | |
Monarch | George II |
Preceded by | The Duke of Dorset |
Succeeded by | The Earl of Chesterfield |
Lord Steward | |
In office 1733–1737 | |
Monarch | George II |
In office 1744–1749 | |
Monarch | George II |
Lord Privy Seal | |
In office 1731–1733 | |
Monarch | George II |
Succeeded by | The Viscount Lonsdale |
Personal details | |
Born | 26 September 1698 |
Died | 5 December 1755 |
Nationality | British |
Spouse | Catherine Hoskins |
Children | 7 (including William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire, Lord John Cavendish, and Lord Frederick Cavendish) |
Parent(s) | William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire Rachel Russell |
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