William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire (1641 - 1707)

RA Collection: People and Organisations

Politician, in Britain; commissioner of buildings and works of art. To 1684 known as Lord Cavendish; from 1684 3rd Earl of Devonshire; in 1694 created Marquess of Hartington and Duke of Devonshire.

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Born: 1641

Died: 1707

Gender: Male

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