William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire

British nobleman and politician (1672-1729)
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William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire
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William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire

Summary

William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on 1672[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on June 4, 1729[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (163 views/month, #7,160 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire's place of birth was London[2].
  • William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire died in London[4].
  • William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire was born on 1672[3].
  • William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire died on June 4, 1729[5].
  • Burial took place at Derby Cathedral[8].
  • William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire's father was William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire[9].
  • William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire's mother was Lady Mary Butler[10].
  • Among William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire's spouses was Rachel Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[11].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire was William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire[12].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire was Lord Charles Cavendish[13].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire was Henrietta Cavendish[14].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire was Lord James Cavendish[15].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire was Lady Elizabeth Cavendish[16].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire was Lady Rachel Cavendish[17].
  • William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire's professions included politician[6].
  • William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[18].
  • William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire held the position of Lord President of the Council[19].
  • William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire held the position of Member of the 1695-98 Parliament[20].
  • William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire held the position of Member of the 1698-1700 Parliament[21].
  • William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire held the position of Member of the 1701 Parliament[22].
  • William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire held the position of Member of the 1701-02 Parliament[23].
  • William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire received the Order of the Garter[24].
  • William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire is recorded as male[25].
  • William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire's family is recorded as Cavendish family[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire… he was born on 1672[3]. His father was William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire[9]. His mother was Lady Mary Butler[10].

Career and Affiliations

William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[18]; Lord President of the Council[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1530[30]; Member of the 1695-98 Parliament[20]; Member of the 1698-1700 Parliament[21]; Member of the 1701 Parliament[22]; and Member of the 1701-02 Parliament[23].

Recognition

William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire received the Order of the Garter[24].

Personal Life

Among William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire's spouses was Rachel Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[11]. Children include William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire[12], a politician[31], 1698–1755[32], of Kingdom of Great Britain[33], awarded the Order of the Garter[34]; Lord Charles Cavendish[13], a politician[35], 1704–1783[36], of Kingdom of Great Britain[37], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[38]; Henrietta Cavendish[14], 1689–1717[39]; Lord James Cavendish[15], a politician[40], 1701–1741[41]; Lady Elizabeth Cavendish[16]; and Lady Rachel Cavendish[17], 1699–1780[42]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[43].

Death and Burial

William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire died on June 4, 1729[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Derby Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (163 views/month, #7,160 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire born?

Born in London[2], William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire…

Where did William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire die?

William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire died in London[4].

Who were William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire's parents?

William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire's father was William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire[9]. William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire's mother was Lady Mary Butler[10].

Who was William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire married to?

William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire's spouses include Rachel Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[11].

What did William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire do for work?

William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire worked as politician[6].

What awards did William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[24].

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  16. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . fabpedigree.com. fabpedigree.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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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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    Place of death London
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    Child William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire, Lord Charles Cavendish, Henrietta Cavendish +3
    Noble title Duke of Devonshire
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