William Cavendish
William Cavendish
Sir William Cavendish MP was an English politician, knight and courtier. Cavendish held public office and accumulated a considerable fortune, and became one of Thomas Cromwell's "visitors of the monasteries" during the dissolution of the monasteries. He was MP for Thirsk in 1547. In 1547 he married Bess of Hardwick, and the couple began the construction of Chatsworth House in 1552, a project which would not be completed until after his death. His second son William Cavendish (1552–1626) became the first Earl of Devonshire, purchasing his title from the impecunious King James I.
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Date of Birth
January 1st, 1505
Age
519
Date of Death
October 25th, 1557
Died Aged
52
Star Sign
Capricorn
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Henry Cavendish
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Bess of Hardwick
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William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire
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Mary Talbot, Countess of Shrewsbury
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Elizabeth Stuart, Countess of Lennox
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Frances Cavendish
Daughter
Frances Cavendish
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Charles Cavendish
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