Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire

British politician (1868-1938)
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Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire

Summary

Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire is a human[1]. His place of birth was Marylebone[2]. He was born on May 31, 1868[3]. He passed away in Derbyshire[4]. He died on May 6, 1938[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and justice of the peace[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire was born in Marylebone[2].
  • Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire passed away in Derbyshire[4].
  • Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire was born on May 31, 1868[3].
  • Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire died on May 6, 1938[5].
  • Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire's father was Lord Edward Cavendish[9].
  • Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire's mother was Emma Elizabeth Lascelles[10].
  • Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire was married to Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[11].
  • A child of Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire was Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire[12].
  • A child of Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire was Dorothy Macmillan[13].
  • A child of Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire was Lord Charles Arthur Francis Cavendish[14].
  • A child of Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire was Maud Cavendish[15].
  • A child of Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire was Lady Blanche Cavendish[16].
  • A child of Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire was Rachel Cavendish[17].
  • Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire worked as a politician[6].
  • Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire's professions included justice of the peace[7].
  • Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire held the position of Governor General of Canada[19].
  • Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire's education included a stint at Trinity College[25].
  • Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire's education included a stint at Eton College[26].
  • Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[27].

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Origins and Family

Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire's place of birth was Marylebone[2]. He was born on May 31, 1868[3]. His father was Lord Edward Cavendish[9]. His mother was Emma Elizabeth Lascelles[10].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[25] and Eton College[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and justice of the peace[7]. Positions held include Governor General of Canada[19], a position[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1867[30]; member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1906[33]; member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1900[36]; member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1895[39]; member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1892[42]; and member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1886[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[27], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[46], Order of the Garter[47], King George VI Coronation Medal[48], and honorary doctorate at the Laval University[49].

Personal Life

Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire was married to Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[11]. Children include Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire[12], a politician[50], 1895–1950[51], of United Kingdom[52], awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire[53]; Dorothy Macmillan[13], 1900–1966[54], of United Kingdom[55], awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[56]; Lord Charles Arthur Francis Cavendish[14], a banker[57], 1905–1944[58], of United Kingdom[59]; Maud Cavendish[15], a military officer[60], 1896–1975[61], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[62]; Lady Blanche Cavendish[16], 1898–1987[63]; and Rachel Cavendish[17], 1902–1977[64], of United Kingdom[65]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Unionist Party[66].

Death and Burial

Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire died on May 6, 1938[5]. He passed away in Derbyshire[4].

Why It Matters

Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire born?

Born in Marylebone[2], Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire…

Where did Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire die?

Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire died in Derbyshire[4].

Who were Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire's parents?

Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire's father was Lord Edward Cavendish[9]. Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire's mother was Emma Elizabeth Lascelles[10].

Who was Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire married to?

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

What did Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire do for work?

Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire worked as politician[6] and justice of the peace[7].

Where did Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire go to school?

Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire was educated at Trinity College[25] and Eton College[26].

What awards did Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[27], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[46], Order of the Garter[47], and King George VI Coronation Medal[48].

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