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William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire.
British nobleman and politician (1672-1729)
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About William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire
William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire, was a British nobleman and politician. He was the eldest son of William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire, and Lady Mary Butler. A prominent Whig, he was sworn of the Privy Council in 1707, and served as Lord President of the Council from 1716 to 1718 and from 1725 to 1729.
Everything about William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Lord President of the Council, Member of the 1695-98 Parliament, Member of the 1698-1700 Parliament
- Born
- 1672
- Died
- June 4, 1729