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William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire
About
British nobleman and politician (1672-1729)
Quick Facts
- Name
- William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire
- Born
- 1672
- Died
- 1729-06-04
- Occupation
- politician
- Birthplace
- London
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseRachel Cavendish, Duchess of DevonshireFrom 1688-06-21
Family
- FatherWilliam Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire
- MotherLady Mary Butler
- SiblingLord Henry Cavendish
- SiblingLord James Cavendish
- SiblingElizabeth 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 |
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q337510 ↗
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