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William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle
About
English polymath and aristocrat (1592-1676)
Quick Facts
- Name
- William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle
- Born
- 1592-12-06
- Died
- 1676-12-25
- Occupation
- politician / poet / soldier / writer / member of parliament
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Birthplace
- Handsworth
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseMargaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-TyneFrom 1645-12
- SpouseElizabeth BassetFrom 1618
Family
- FatherCharles Cavendish
- MotherCatherine Ogle, Baroness Ogle
- SiblingCharles Cavendish
- ChildHenry Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Newcastle
- ChildJane Cavendish
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Order of the Garter | Received |
Education
- St John's College
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q1101373 ↗
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