William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
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Summary
William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire was born on May 8, 1720[1], in London[2]. He died on October 2, 1764[3], in Spa[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,349 views/month, #6,986 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Derby Cathedral[7]
- Father: William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire[8]
- Mother: Catherine Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[9]
- Spouse: Charlotte Cavendish, Marchioness of Hartington[10]
- Child: William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire[11], Dorothy Bentinck, Duchess of Portland[12], George Cavendish, 1st Earl of Burlington[13], Lord Richard Cavendish[14]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[15]
- Position held: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[16], Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[17], member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[18], member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[19], Leader of the House of Lords[20], Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire[21], Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[22], Master of the Horse (England)[23], Lord Chamberlain[24]
- Award received: Order of the Garter[25], Fellow of the Royal Society[26]
- Member of: Royal Society[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Family: Cavendish family[29]
- Noble title: Duke of Devonshire[30]
- Member of political party: Whigs[31]
- Commons category: William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire[32]
- Cause of death: Black Death[33]
- Family name: Cavendish[34]
- Given name: William[35]
- Depicted by: William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire[36]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[37], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Different from: William Cavendish[40]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1735[41]
- End of work period: January 1, 1764[42]
- Sibling: Lord George Cavendish[43], Lady Rachel Cavendish[44], Lady Caroline Cavendish[45]
Why It Matters
William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
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[8]. William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire's mother was Catherine Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[9].
Who was William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire married to?
William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire's spouses include Charlotte Cavendish, Marchioness of Hartington[10].
What did William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire do for work?
William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire worked as a politician[5].
What awards did William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire receive?
Honors received include Order of the Garter[25] and Fellow of the Royal Society[26].