Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire

second wife of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire
Person human Q449103
Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire
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Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire

Summary

Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire is a human[1]. Born in Horringer[2], she… she was born on May 13, 1758[3]. She died in Rome[4]. She died on March 30, 1824[5]. She worked as a writer[6] and aristocrat[7]. She has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's place of birth was Horringer[2].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire died in Rome[4].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire was born on May 13, 1758[3].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire died on March 30, 1824[5].
  • Burial took place at Derby Cathedral[9].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's father was Frederick Hervey, 4th Earl of Bristol[10].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's mother was Elizabeth Davers[11].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire was married to John Thomas Foster[12].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire was married to William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire[13].
  • A child of Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire was Frederick Foster[14].
  • A child of Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire was Sir Augustus Foster, 1st Baronet[15].
  • A child of Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire was Elizabeth Foster[16].
  • A child of Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire was Augustus Clifford[17].
  • A child of Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire was Caroline St. Jules[18].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[20].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's professions included writer[6].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's professions included aristocrat[7].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire is recorded as female[21].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's noble title is recorded as duchess[23].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's noble title is recorded as lady[24].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's Commons category is recorded as Lady Elizabeth Foster[25].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's family name is recorded as Hervey[26].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's family name is recorded as Foster[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Horringer[2], Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire… she was born on May 13, 1758[3]. Her father was Frederick Hervey, 4th Earl of Bristol[10]. Her mother was Elizabeth Davers[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and aristocrat[7].

Personal Life

Spouses include John Thomas Foster[12], a politician[28], 1747–1796[29] and William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire[13], a politician[30], 1748–1811[31], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[32], awarded the Order of the Garter[33]. Children include Frederick Foster[14], 1777–1853[34]; Sir Augustus Foster, 1st Baronet[15], a diplomat[35], 1780–1848[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37]; Elizabeth Foster[16], 1778–1778[38]; Augustus Clifford[17], a politician[39], 1788–1877[40], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[41], awarded the Companion of the Order of the Bath[42]; and Caroline St. Jules[18], 1785–1862[43], of Kingdom of Great Britain[44].

Death and Burial

Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire died on March 30, 1824[5]. She died in Rome[4]. She is buried at Derby Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] She is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire born?

Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire was born in Horringer[2].

Where did Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire die?

Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire passed away in Rome[4].

Who were Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's parents?

Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's father was Frederick Hervey, 4th Earl of Bristol[10]. Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's mother was Elizabeth Davers[11].

Who was Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire married to?

Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's spouses include John Thomas Foster[12] and William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire[13].

What did Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire do for work?

Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire worked as writer[6] and aristocrat[7].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  4. 28d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, aristocrat
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  6. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse John Thomas Foster, William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Writing language English
    Place of burial Derby Cathedral
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