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Duke of Devonshire is a title in the Peerage of England held by members of the Cavendish family.This (now the senior) branch of the Cavendish family has been one of the wealthiest British aristocratic families since the 16th century and has been rivalled in political influence perhaps only by the Cecil marquesses of Salisbury and the Stanley earls of Derby.
The head of the modern family is Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire, whose Georgian mansion, Chatsworth House, in the Peak District attracts many visitors with its gardens, iconic high-jet fountain, Capability Brown grounds, and fine-art collection.
Peregrine Andrew Morny Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire, KCVO, CBE, DL (also known as "Stoker"; [1] born 27 April 1944), is an English peer. He is the only surviving son of Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire, and his wife, the former Deborah Mitford. He succeeded to the dukedom following the death of his father on 3 May 2004.
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The auction house is celebrating its 275th anniversary with 'Treasures from Chatsworth,' open through September 13.
William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire, KG (14 December 1748 – 29 July 1811), was a British nobleman, 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.
The Duke and Duchess had seven children: Lady Caroline Cavendish (22 May 1719 – 20 January 1760), who married William Ponsonby, 2nd Earl of Bessborough, and had issue. William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire (1720 – 2 October 1764) Lord George Augustus Cavendish (died 2 May 1794), died unmarried.
Prince Philip attended the funeral with the UK's Prime Minister at the time, Alec Douglas-Home, the then-leader of the opposition, Harold Wilson, and Andrew Cavendish, the 11th Duke of Devonshire ...