Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire

head of the Devonshire branch of the Cavendish family (1895-1950)
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Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire

Summary

Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire is a human[1]. Born in St George in the East[2], he… he was born on May 6, 1895[3]. He passed away in Eastbourne[4]. He died on November 26, 1950[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and aristocrat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (740 views/month, #7,078 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire's place of birth was St George in the East[2].
  • Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire died in Eastbourne[4].
  • Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire was born on May 6, 1895[3].
  • Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire was born on 1895[9].
  • Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire died on November 26, 1950[5].
  • Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire is buried at Church of St Peter, Edensor[10].
  • Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire's father was Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire[11].
  • Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire's mother was Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[12].
  • Among Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire's spouses was Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[13].
  • A child of Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire was William Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington[14].
  • A child of Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire was Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire[15].
  • A child of Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire was Mary Cavendish[16].
  • A child of Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire was Elizabeth Cavendish[17].
  • A child of Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire was Anne Tree[18].
  • Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire worked as a politician[6].
  • Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire's professions included aristocrat[7].
  • Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire held the position of Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs[21].
  • Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[26].
  • Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire was educated at Trinity College[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire's place of birth was St George in the East[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 6, 1895[3] and 1895[9]. His father was Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire[11]. His mother was Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[12].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[27], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Eton College[32], a public school[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1440[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and aristocrat[7]. Positions held include Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs[21]; member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1935[38]; member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1931[41]; member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1929[44]; member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1924[47]; and member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[26], a position[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1923[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[51] and Order of the Garter[52].

Personal Life

Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire was married to Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[13]. Children include William Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington[14], a military personnel[53], 1917–1944[54], of United Kingdom[55], awarded the Mentioned in Despatches[56]; Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire[15], a politician[57], 1920–2004[58], of United Kingdom[59], awarded the Military Cross[60]; Mary Cavendish[16], an aristocrat[61], 1922–1922[62], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[63]; Elizabeth Cavendish[17], a lady-in-waiting[64], 1926–2018[65], of United Kingdom[66], awarded the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[67]; and Anne Tree[18], a philanthropist[68], 1927–2010[69], of United Kingdom[70]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[71].

Death and Burial

Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire died on November 26, 1950[5]. He passed away in Eastbourne[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Peter, Edensor[10].

Why It Matters

Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (740 views/month, #7,078 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

FAQs

Where was Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire born?

Born in St George in the East[2], Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire…

Where did Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire die?

Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire passed away in Eastbourne[4].

Who were Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire's parents?

Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire's father was Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire[11]. Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire's mother was Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[12].

Who was Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire married to?

Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire's spouses include Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[13].

What did Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire do for work?

Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire worked as politician[6] and aristocrat[7].

Where did Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire go to school?

Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire was educated at Trinity College[27] and Eton College[32].

What awards did Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[51] and Order of the Garter[52].

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    Place of birth St George in the East
    Educated at Trinity College, Eton College
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