Henry Cavendish

About

English soldier and traveller

Quick Facts

Name: Henry Cavendish
Born: 1550-12-24
Died: 1616-10-12
Occupation: politician
Citizenship: Kingdom of England
Birthplace: Derbyshire

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseLady Grace Talbot

Family

FatherWilliam Cavendish
MotherBess of Hardwick
SiblingWilliam Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire
SiblingMary Talbot, Countess of Shrewsbury
SiblingElizabeth Stuart, Countess of Lennox

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Sources & Credits

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