William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
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William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
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William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

Summary

William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on May 8, 1720[3]. He passed away in Spa[4]. He died on October 2, 1764[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (369 views/month, #6,986 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire's place of birth was London[2].
  • William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire died in Spa[4].
  • William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire was born on May 8, 1720[3].
  • William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire died on October 2, 1764[5].
  • William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire is buried at Derby Cathedral[8].
  • William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire's father was William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire[9].
  • William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire's mother was Catherine Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[10].
  • Among William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire's spouses was Charlotte Cavendish, Marchioness of Hartington[11].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire was William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire[12].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire was Dorothy Bentinck, Duchess of Portland[13].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire was George Cavendish, 1st Earl of Burlington[14].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire was Lord Richard Cavendish[15].
  • William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire worked as a politician[6].
  • William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[17].
  • William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[18].
  • William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[19].
  • William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[20].
  • William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire held the position of Leader of the House of Lords[21].
  • William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire[22].
  • William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire received the Order of the Garter[23].
  • William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].
  • William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire is recorded as male[26].
  • William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire was born in London[2]. He was born on May 8, 1720[3]. His father was William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire[9]. His mother was Catherine Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[10].

Career and Affiliations

William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[17], a public office[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1721[30]; Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[18]; member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[19]; member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[20]; Leader of the House of Lords[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1721[33]; and Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire[22], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Garter[23], an order of chivalry[36], in Kingdom of England[37], founded in 1348[38] and Fellow of the Royal Society[24], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Personal Life

Among William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire's spouses was Charlotte Cavendish, Marchioness of Hartington[11]. Children include William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire[12], a politician[41], 1748–1811[42], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[43], awarded the Order of the Garter[44]; Dorothy Bentinck, Duchess of Portland[13], 1750–1794[45], of Kingdom of Great Britain[46]; George Cavendish, 1st Earl of Burlington[14], a politician[47], 1754–1834[48], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[49]; and Lord Richard Cavendish[15], a politician[50], 1752–1781[51]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[52].

Death and Burial

William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire died on October 2, 1764[5]. He passed away in Spa[4]. The cause of death was Black Death[53]. Burial took place at Derby Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (369 views/month, #6,986 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire born?

William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire was born in London[2].

Where did William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire die?

William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire died in Spa[4].

Who were William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire's parents?

William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire's father was William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire[9]. William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire's mother was Catherine Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[10].

Who was William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire married to?

William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire's spouses include Charlotte Cavendish, Marchioness of Hartington[11].

What did William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire do for work?

William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire worked as politician[6].

What awards did William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[23] and Fellow of the Royal Society[24].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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