Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire

British politician and duke (1920-2004)
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Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire

Summary

Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 2, 1920[3]. He died in Chatsworth House[4]. He died on May 3, 2004[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and aristocrat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (525 views/month, #6,861 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire was born in London[2].
  • Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire passed away in Chatsworth House[4].
  • Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire was born on January 2, 1920[3].
  • Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire died on May 3, 2004[5].
  • Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire's father was Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire[9].
  • Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire's mother was Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[10].
  • Among Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire's spouses was Deborah Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[11].
  • A child of Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire was Mark Cavendish[12].
  • A child of Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire was Lady Emma Tennant[13].
  • A child of Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire was Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire[14].
  • A child of Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire was Lord Victor Cavendish[15].
  • A child of Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire was Mary Cavendish[16].
  • A child of Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire was Sophia Topley[17].
  • Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • British English was Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire's native language[19].
  • Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire's professions included politician[6].
  • Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire worked as an aristocrat[7].
  • Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire held the position of Minister of State for Commonwealth Relations[20].
  • Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire held the position of Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations[21].
  • Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
  • Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire held the position of substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[24].
  • Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire's education included a stint at Eton College[25].
  • Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire was educated at Trinity College[26].
  • Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire received the Military Cross[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 2, 1920[3]. His father was Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire[9]. His mother was Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[10]. British English was his native language[19].

Education

Educated at Eton College[25], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Trinity College[26], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1546[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and aristocrat[7]. Positions held include Minister of State for Commonwealth Relations[20], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations[21], a position[37]; member of the House of Lords[22], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1801[40]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[23], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42]; and substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[24], a position[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[27] and Order of the Garter[44].

Personal Life

Among Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire's spouses was Deborah Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[11]. Children include Mark Cavendish[12], 1941–1941[45], of United Kingdom[46]; Lady Emma Tennant[13], an aristocrat[47], b. 1943[48], of United Kingdom[49]; Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire[14], a farmer[50], b. 1944[51], of United Kingdom[52], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[53]; Lord Victor Cavendish[15], an aristocrat[54], 1947–1947[55], of United Kingdom[56]; Mary Cavendish[16], an aristocrat[57], 1953–1953[58], of United Kingdom[59]; and Sophia Topley[17], a writer[60], b. 1957[61], of United Kingdom[62]. Political affiliations include UK Independence Party[63], a political party[64], in United Kingdom[65], founded in 1993[66], headquartered in Newton Abbot[67] and Conservative Party[68], a political party[69], in United Kingdom[70], founded in 1834[71], headquartered in Conservative Campaign Headquarters[72].

Death and Burial

Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire died on May 3, 2004[5]. He passed away in Chatsworth House[4].

Why It Matters

Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (525 views/month, #6,861 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

FAQs

Where was Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire born?

Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire die?

Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire died in Chatsworth House[4].

Who were Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire's parents?

Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire's father was Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire[9]. Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire's mother was Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[10].

Who was Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire married to?

Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire's spouses include Deborah Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[11].

What did Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire do for work?

Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire worked as politician[6] and aristocrat[7].

Where did Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire go to school?

Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire was educated at Eton College[25] and Trinity College[26].

What awards did Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[27] and Order of the Garter[44].

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