Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire

wife of Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire (1870–1960)
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Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire

Summary

Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire is a human[1]. She was born on +1870-08-27T00:00:00Z[2]. She died in Chatsworth House[3]. She died on +1960-04-02T00:00:00Z[4]. She worked as a Hofmeister[5] and justice of the peace[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (116 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire died in Chatsworth House[3].
  • Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire was born on +1870-08-27T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire died on +1960-04-02T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire is buried at Church of St Peter, Edensor[8].
  • Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's father was Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne[9].
  • Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's mother was Maud Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marchioness of Lansdowne[10].
  • Among Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's spouses was Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire[11].
  • A child of Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire was Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire[12].
  • A child of Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire was Dorothy Macmillan[13].
  • A child of Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire was Lord Charles Arthur Francis Cavendish[14].
  • A child of Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire was Maud Cavendish[15].
  • A child of Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire was Anne Cavendish[16].
  • A child of Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire was Rachel Cavendish[17].
  • Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire worked as a Hofmeister[5].
  • Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire worked as a justice of the peace[6].
  • Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire held the position of Mistress of the Robes[20].
  • Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire received the Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[21].
  • Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[22].
  • Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's image is recorded as Sargent - Lady Evelyn Cavendish.jpg[23].
  • Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire is recorded as female[24].
  • Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's coat of arms image is recorded as Cavendish coat of arms.svg[26].
  • Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's noble title is recorded as duchess[27].

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Origins and Family

Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire was born on +1870-08-27T00:00:00Z[2]. Her father was Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne[9]. Her mother was Maud Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marchioness of Lansdowne[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Hofmeister[5] and justice of the peace[6]. Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire held the position of Mistress of the Robes[20].

Recognition

Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire received the Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[21].

Personal Life

Among Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's spouses was Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire[11]. Children include Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire[12], a politician[28], 1895–1950[29], of United Kingdom[30], awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire[31]; Dorothy Macmillan[13], 1900–1966[32], of United Kingdom[33], awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[34]; Lord Charles Arthur Francis Cavendish[14], a banker[35], 1905–1944[36], of United Kingdom[37]; Maud Cavendish[15], a military officer[38], 1896–1975[39], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[40]; Anne Cavendish[16], 1909–1981[41]; and Rachel Cavendish[17], 1902–1977[42], of United Kingdom[43]. Her religion is recorded as Anglicanism[22].

Death and Burial

Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire died on +1960-04-02T00:00:00Z[4]. She died in Chatsworth House[3]. She is buried at Church of St Peter, Edensor[8].

Why It Matters

Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (116 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where did Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire die?

Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire died in Chatsworth House[3].

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

Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's father was Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne[9]. Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's mother was Maud Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marchioness of Lansdowne[10].

Who was Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire married to?

Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire's spouses include Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire[11].

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

Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire worked as Hofmeister[5] and justice of the peace[6].

What awards did Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire receive?

Honors received include Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[21].

References

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  21. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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