Jane Cavendish

British poet and playwright
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Jane Cavendish

Summary

Jane Cavendish is a human[1]. She was born on January 1, 1621[2]. She died on January 1, 1669[3]. She worked as a poet[4], playwright[5], and writer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Jane Cavendish was born on January 1, 1621[2].
  • Jane Cavendish died on January 1, 1669[3].
  • Jane Cavendish died on October 8, 1669[8].
  • Jane Cavendish's father was William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle[9].
  • Jane Cavendish's mother was Elizabeth Basset[10].
  • Among Jane Cavendish's spouses was Charles Cheyne, 1st Viscount Newhaven[11].
  • A child of Jane Cavendish was Elizabeth Cheyne[12].
  • A child of Jane Cavendish was Catherine Cheyne[13].
  • A child of Jane Cavendish was William Cheyne, 2nd Viscount Newhaven[14].
  • Jane Cavendish held citizenship in Kingdom of England[15].
  • Jane Cavendish worked as a poet[4].
  • Jane Cavendish's professions included playwright[5].
  • Jane Cavendish's professions included writer[6].
  • Jane Cavendish is recorded as female[16].
  • Jane Cavendish's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Jane Cavendish's family is recorded as Cavendish family[18].
  • Jane Cavendish's Commons category is recorded as Jane Cavendish[19].
  • Jane Cavendish was part of the conflict English Civil War[20].
  • Jane Cavendish's family name is recorded as Cavendish[21].
  • Jane Cavendish's given name is recorded as Jane[22].
  • Jane Cavendish's relative is recorded as Bess of Hardwick[23].
  • Jane Cavendish's relative is recorded as Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne[24].
  • Jane Cavendish's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Jane Cavendish's described by source is recorded as A historical dictionary of British women[26].
  • Jane Cavendish's sibling is recorded as Henry Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Newcastle[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jane Cavendish was born on January 1, 1621[2]. Her father was William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle[9]. Her mother was Elizabeth Basset[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[4], playwright[5], and writer[6].

Personal Life

Among Jane Cavendish's spouses was Charles Cheyne, 1st Viscount Newhaven[11]. Children include Elizabeth Cheyne[12]; Catherine Cheyne[13]; and William Cheyne, 2nd Viscount Newhaven[14], a politician[28], 1657–1728[29].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1669[3] and October 8, 1669[8].

Why It Matters

Jane Cavendish ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Who were Jane Cavendish's parents?

Jane Cavendish's father was William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle[9]. Jane Cavendish's mother was Elizabeth Basset[10].

Who was Jane Cavendish married to?

Jane Cavendish's spouses include Charles Cheyne, 1st Viscount Newhaven[11].

What did Jane Cavendish do for work?

Jane Cavendish worked as poet[4], playwright[5], and writer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [2] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Jane
    Mother Elizabeth Basset
    Occupation
    Relative Bess of Hardwick, Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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