Family and Education
b. ?1698, 1st s. of William Cavendish, M.P., 2nd Duke of Devonshire, by Rachel, 1st da. of William Russell, M.P., Lord Russell, and sis. of Wriothesley, 2nd Duke of Bedford; bro. of Lords James and Charles Cavendish. educ. New Coll. Oxf. 30 May 1715, aged 16. m. 27 Mar. 1718, Catherine, da. and h. of John Hoskins of Oxted, Surr., steward to the Duke of Bedford, 4s. 3da. suc. fa. as 3rd Duke 4 June 1729; K.G. 12 June 1733.
Offices Held
Capt. of gent. pensioners 1726 – 31; ld. lt. Derbys. 1729 – d.; P.C. 12 June 1731; ld. privy seal 1731 – 33; ld. steward 1733 – 37, 1745 – 49; ld. lt. [I] 1737–45.
Main residence: Chatsworth, Derbys.
Volume
Commons 1715-1754
Web Title
CAVENDISH, William, Mq. of Hartington (?1698-1755)
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