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William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire

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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.

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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

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image by Godfrey Kneller via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

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