William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire (1748–1811)
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William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire, styled Lord Cavendish before 1729, and Marquess of Hartington between 1729 and 1755, was a British Whig statesman and nobleman who was briefly nominal Prime Minister of Great Britain. He was the first son of William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire and his wife, Catherine. He is also a great-great-great-great-great-grandfather of King Charles III through…
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Born 8 May 1720 · Died 2 October 1764 · Q238639
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Career landmark: Lord Chamberlain (1757–1762).
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1811· 2 entries
William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
“s councils. When, in October, George III requested that he attend a Cabinet meeting on peace terms, Devonshire declined, claiming he had inadequate knowledge of the subject. On 28 October, travelling from Kew to London, the King overtook Devonshire and Newcastle”
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1764· 1 entry
William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
Died 1764-10-02.
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1757· 1 entry
William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
Career landmark: Lord Chamberlain (1757–1762).
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1756· 3 entries
William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
Career landmark: Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire (1756–1764).
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William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
Career landmark: Leader of the House of Lords (1756–1757).
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William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
Career landmark: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1756–1757).
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1755· 1 entry
William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
Career landmark: Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1755–1757).
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1751· 1 entry
William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
Career landmark: Master of the Horse (England) (1751–1755).
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1720· 1 entry
William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
Born 1720-05-08.
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