William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire

William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire
William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire

William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire,, 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 brought in considerable money and estates to the Cavendish family. He was invited to join the Cabinet on three occasions, but declined each offer. He was Lord High Treasurer of Ireland and Governor of Cork, and Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire. The 5th Duke is best known for his first wife Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. At the age of about twenty, Devonshire toured Italy with William Fitzherbert which is where they commissioned the pair of portraits by Pompeo Batoni.

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Male
Date of Birth
December 14th, 1748
Age
275
Birth Place
United Kingdom, England
Date of Death
July 29th, 1811
Died Aged
62
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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