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Earls and dukes of Devonshire - LoveToKnow 1911 (1969 words) |
 | He was created earl of Devonshire in 1618 by James I., and was succeeded by William, 2nd earl (1591-1628), and the latter by his son William (1617-1684), a prominent royalist, and one of the original members of the Royal Society, who married a daughter of the 2nd earl of Salisbury. |
| William Cavendish, 1St duke of Devonshire (1640-1707), English statesman, eldest son of the earl of Devonshire last mentioned, was born on the 25th of January 1640. |
| His son William (1748-1811), 5th duke, is memorable as the husband of the beautiful Georgiana Spencer, duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806), and of the intellectual Elizabeth Foster, duchess of Devonshire (1758-1824), both of whom Gainsborough painted. |
| William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire (95 words) |
| William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire (1640 - 1707) was a soldier and statesman. |
| He was created the 1st Duke (1694) and also Marquess of Hartington in recognition for his services. |
| He was married to Lady Mary Butler (1646-1707), daughter of the 1st Duke of Ormonde[?], of Kilkenny Castle. |
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