William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire

British nobleman and Whig politician
Person human Q2400397
William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire
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William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire

Summary

William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire is a human[1]. He was born on +1698-09-26T00:00:00Z[2]. He died in London[3]. He died on +1755-12-05T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,094 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire died in London[3].
  • William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire was born on +1698-09-26T00:00:00Z[2].
  • William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire died on +1755-12-05T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Burial took place at Derby Cathedral[7].
  • William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire's father was William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire[8].
  • William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire's mother was Rachel Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[9].
  • Among William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire's spouses was Catherine Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[10].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire was William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire[11].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire was Lord Frederick Cavendish[12].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire was Lord John Cavendish[13].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire was Lord George Cavendish[14].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire was Lady Rachel Cavendish[15].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire was Lady Caroline Cavendish[16].
  • William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire worked as a politician[5].
  • William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire held the position of Lord Privy Seal[18].
  • William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[19].
  • William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[20].
  • William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain[21].
  • William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire[22].
  • William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[23].
  • William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire received the Order of the Garter[24].
  • William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
  • William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire was a member of Royal Society[26].
  • William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire's image is recorded as Joshua Reynolds - Portrait of William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire.jpg[27].

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Origins and Family

William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire was born on +1698-09-26T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire[8]. His mother was Rachel Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[9].

Career and Affiliations

William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire worked as a politician[5]. Positions held include Lord Privy Seal[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1307[30]; member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[19]; member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[20]; member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain[21]; Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire[22], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32]; and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[23], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1171[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Garter[24], an order of chivalry[36], in Kingdom of England[37], founded in 1348[38] and Fellow of the Royal Society[25], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Personal Life

William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire was married to Catherine Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[10]. Children include William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire[11], a politician[41], 1720–1764[42], of Kingdom of Great Britain[43], awarded the Order of the Garter[44]; Lord Frederick Cavendish[12], a military personnel[45], 1729–1803[46]; Lord John Cavendish[13], a politician[47], 1732–1796[48], of Kingdom of Great Britain[49]; Lord George Cavendish[14], a politician[50], 1728–1794[51]; Lady Rachel Cavendish[15], 1727–1805[52]; and Lady Caroline Cavendish[16], 1719–1760[53]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[54].

Death and Burial

William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire died on +1755-12-05T00:00:00Z[4]. He passed away in London[3]. Burial took place at Derby Cathedral[7].

Why It Matters

William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,094 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where did William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire die?

William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire died in London[3].

Who were William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire's parents?

William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire's father was William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire[8]. William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire's mother was Rachel Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[9].

Who was William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire married to?

William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire's spouses include Catherine Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[10].

What did William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire do for work?

William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire worked as politician[5].

What awards did William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[24] and Fellow of the Royal Society[25].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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