Jane Cavendish

About

British poet and playwright

Quick Facts

Name: Jane Cavendish
Born: 1621
Died: 1669-10-08
Occupation: poet / playwright / writer
Citizenship: Kingdom of England

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseCharles Cheyne, 1st Viscount NewhavenFrom 1654

Family

FatherWilliam Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle
MotherElizabeth Basset
SiblingHenry Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Newcastle
SiblingElizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater
SiblingCharles Cavendish, Viscount Mansfield

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

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

English

Sources & Credits

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