William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire

British landowner, benefactor and politician (1808-1891)
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William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire

Summary

William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on April 27, 1808[3]. He died on December 21, 1891[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and large estate owner[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (462 views/month, #7,093 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire was born in London[2].
  • William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire was born on April 27, 1808[3].
  • William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire died on December 21, 1891[4].
  • William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire's father was William Cavendish[8].
  • William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire's mother was Louisa Cavendish[9].
  • Among William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire's spouses was Blanche Howard[10].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire was Lord Edward Cavendish[11].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire was Louisa Cavendish[12].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire was William Cavendish[13].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire was Spencer Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire[14].
  • A child of William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire was Lord Frederick Cavendish[15].
  • William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire worked as a politician[5].
  • William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire's professions included large estate owner[6].
  • William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire's education included a stint at Trinity College[23].
  • William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire's education included a stint at Eton College[24].
  • William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire received the Smith's Prize[25].
  • William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire received the Order of the Garter[26].
  • William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire received the Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

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Origins and Family

William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on April 27, 1808[3]. His father was William Cavendish[8]. His mother was Louisa Cavendish[9].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[23], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Eton College[24], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and large estate owner[6]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36]; member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1832[39]; member of the House of Lords[19], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1801[42]; member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1831[45]; member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1826[48]; and member of the 9th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1830[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Smith's Prize[25], a science award[52]; Order of the Garter[26]; and Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

Personal Life

Among William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire's spouses was Blanche Howard[10]. Children include Lord Edward Cavendish[11], a politician[53], 1838–1891[54], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[55]; Louisa Cavendish[12], 1835–1907[56]; William Cavendish[13]; Spencer Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire[14], a politician[57], 1833–1908[58], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[59], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[60]; and Lord Frederick Cavendish[15], a politician[61], 1836–1882[62], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[63].

Death and Burial

William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire died on December 21, 1891[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire include Cavendish Laboratory[64], an institute[65], in United Kingdom[66], founded in 1874[67].

Why It Matters

William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (462 views/month, #7,093 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

Entities named for him include Cavendish Laboratory[64], an institute[65], in United Kingdom[66], founded in 1874[67].

FAQs

Where was William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire born?

William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire's place of birth was London[2].

Who were William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire's parents?

William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire's father was William Cavendish[8]. William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire's mother was Louisa Cavendish[9].

Who was William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire married to?

William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire's spouses include Blanche Howard[10].

What did William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire do for work?

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

Where did William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire go to school?

William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire was educated at Trinity College[23] and Eton College[24].

What awards did William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire receive?

Honors received include Smith's Prize[25], Order of the Garter[26], and Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

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    Candidacy in election 1832 United Kingdom general election
    Child Lord Edward Cavendish, Louisa Cavendish, William Cavendish +2
    Noble title Duke of Devonshire, Earl of Burlington
    Family Cavendish family
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