William Cavendish 5th Duke of Devonshire
Politician
William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire, KG (14 December 1748 – 29 July 1811) was a British aristocrat and politician. He was the eldest son of William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire by his wife the heiress Lady Charlotte Boyle, suo jure Baroness Clifford, who brought in considerable money and estates to the Cavendish family. He was invited to join the Cabinet on three occasions, but declined each offer. He was Lord High Treasurer of Ireland and Governor of Cork, and Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire. The 5th Duke is best known for his first wife Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. At the age of about twenty, Devonshire toured Italy with William Fitzherbert which is where they commissioned the pair of portraits by Pompeo Batoni.
Personal facts
| Birth date | December 14, 1748 |
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| Date of death | July 29, 1811 |
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| Spouse | Georgiana Cavendish Duchess of Devonshire Elizabeth Cavendish Duchess of Devonshire |
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| Children | William Cavendish 6th Duke of Devonshire |
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