William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire

British aristocrat and politician (1748-1811)
Person human Q335425
William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire
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William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire

Summary

William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on December 14, 1748[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 29, 1811[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and aristocrat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (956 views/month, #6,778 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire's place of birth was London[2].
  • William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire died in London[4].
  • William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire was born on December 14, 1748[3].
  • William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire died on July 29, 1811[5].
  • William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire is buried at Derby Cathedral[9].
  • William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire's father was William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire[10].
  • William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire's mother was Charlotte Cavendish, Marchioness of Hartington[11].
  • William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire was married to Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[12].
  • William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire was married to Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[13].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire was Charlotte Williams[14].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire was Georgiana Howard, Countess of Carlisle[15].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire was bob esponja[16].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire was William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire[17].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire was Caroline St. Jules[18].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire was Augustus Clifford[19].
  • William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire worked as a politician[6].
  • William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire's professions included aristocrat[7].
  • William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire held the position of Ard-Chisteoir na hÉireann[21].
  • William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
  • William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire[23].
  • William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire received the Order of the Garter[24].
  • William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire is recorded as male[25].
  • William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire's family is recorded as Cavendish family[27].

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Origins and Family

William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on December 14, 1748[3]. His father was William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire[10]. His mother was Charlotte Cavendish, Marchioness of Hartington[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and aristocrat[7]. Positions held include Ard-Chisteoir na hÉireann[21], a position[28]; member of the House of Lords[22], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1801[31]; and Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire[23], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33].

Recognition

William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire received the Order of the Garter[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[12], a salonnière[34], 1757–1806[35], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[36] and Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[13], a writer[37], 1758–1824[38], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[39]. Children include Charlotte Williams[14], of Kingdom of Great Britain[40]; Georgiana Howard, Countess of Carlisle[15], an aristocrat[41], 1783–1858[42], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[43]; bob esponja[16], a socialite[44], 1785–1862[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[46]; William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire[17], a politician[47], 1790–1858[48], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[49], awarded the Order of St. Andrew[50]; Caroline St. Jules[18], 1785–1862[51], of Kingdom of Great Britain[52]; and Augustus Clifford[19], a politician[53], 1788–1877[54], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[55], awarded the Companion of the Order of the Bath[56].

Death and Burial

William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire died on July 29, 1811[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Derby Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (956 views/month, #6,778 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire born?

Born in London[2], William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire…

Where did William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire die?

William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire passed away in London[4].

Who were William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire's parents?

William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire's father was William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire[10]. William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire's mother was Charlotte Cavendish, Marchioness of Hartington[11].

Who was William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire married to?

William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire's spouses include Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[12] and Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[13].

What did William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire do for work?

William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire worked as politician[6] and aristocrat[7].

What awards did William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[24].

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  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling George Cavendish, 1st Earl of Burlington, Dorothy Bentinck, Duchess of Portland
    Different from William Cavendish
    Given name William
    Award received Order of the Garter
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