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Cavendish or Candish, Charles.
Matric. Fell.-Com. from
CLARE, Michs. 1567; M.A. 1594-5. Knighted, 1582. M.P.
for Notts., 1593, 1601. Adm. at Lincoln's Inn, Mar. 17,
1594-5. Died Apr. 4, 1617. M.I. at Bolsover Church. Will
(P.C.C.), of Welbeck, Notts. Brother of William (1567).
(Le Neve, Mon., I. 57.)
Charles CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1549–1617
Charles CANDISH
Matric. Fell.-Com. from Clare College 1567:10MT:
M.A. 1594/5
Knighted 1582
M.P. for Nottinghamshire , 1593, 1601
Adm. at Lincoln's Inn 1594/5:03:17
Died 1617:04:04
M.I. at Bolsover Church, [Derbyshire],
Will (P.C.C.), of Welbeck, Nottinghamshire ,
brother of William CAVENDISH (1567)
(Le Neve, Mon. I. 57)
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Cavendish, Lord George Augustus.
Adm. Fell.-Com.
(age 18) at ST JOHN'S, May 29, 1746. S. of William, Duke of
Devonshire. B. in London. School, Chesterfield. Matric.
1746; M.A. 1749. M.P. for Weymouth, Dorset, 1751; for
Co. Derby, 1754-80, 1781-94. Comptroller of the Household,
1761. Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, 1766. Died
May 2, 1794. ( Scott-Mayor, III. 559.)
Lord George Augustus CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1728–1794
Adm. Fell.-Com. (age 18) at St John's College 1746:05:29
s. of William CAVENDISH Duke of Devonshire.
b. in London ,
School Chesterfield, [Derbyshire],
Matric. 1746
M.A. 1749
M.P. for Weymouth, Dorset , 1751 ; for Derbyshire , 1754-80, 1781-94
Comptroller of the Household 1761
Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire , 1766
Died 1794:05:02
( Scott-Mayor III. 559)
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Cavendish, James.
Adm. pens. (age 17) at TRINITY, June 17,
1726. S. of William, of Doveridge, Derbs. School, Stockport,
Cheshire. Matric. 1726; Scholar, 1727; B.A. 1729-30; M.A.
1733. Fellow, 1732. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) Sept. 23, 1733;
priest, June 5, 1737. Perhaps R. of Navan, Meath. Will
(Dublin) 1747.
James CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1709–1747
Adm. pens. (age 17) at Trinity College 1726:06:17
s. of William CAVENDISH of Doveridge, Derbyshire ,
School Stockport, Cheshire ,
Matric. 1726
Scholar 1727
B.A. 1729/30
M.A. 1733
Fellow 1732
Ord. deacon (Lincoln) 1733:09:23 ; priest 1737:06:05
Perhaps R. of Navan, Co. Meath ,
Will (Dublin) 1747
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Cavendish, William.
Fellow of PETERHOUSE, as B.A. 1384.
College bursar. Ord. deacon (Ely) Apr. 4, 1394; priest, Dec.
19, 1394. Master of Peterhouse, Apr. 11, 1397; resigned
Aug. 1397. Died c. 1437; leaving property to the College.
( T. A. Walker .)
William CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1354–1437
Fellow of Peterhouse as B.A. 1384
College bursar.
Ord. deacon (Ely) 1394:04:04 ; priest 1394:12:19
Master of Peterhouse 1397:04:11 ; resigned 1397:08
Died c1437 ; leaving property to the College.
( T. A. Walker .)
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Cavendish, William.
M.A. Fellow of PEMBROKE, c. 1389.
Of London Perhaps R. of Leaden Roding, Essex, till 1383.
Dean of Bocking, 1414. Will of one of these names (Lambeth)
1417; R. of Melford, Suffolk; Dean of Bocking. (H.G.
Harrison.)
William CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1359–1417
M.A.
Fellow of Pembroke College c1389
Of London ,
Perhaps R. of Leaden Roding, Essex , till 1383
Dean of Bocking, [Essex], 1414
Will of one of these names (Lambeth) 1417 ; R. of Melford, Suffolk , ; Dean of Bocking, [Essex],
(H.G. Harrison.)
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Cavendish or Candish, William.
Matric. Fell.-Com. from
CLARE, Michs. 1567. S. of Sir William, Knt., of Cavendish,
Suffolk, and Chatsworth, Derbs. B. Dec. 27, 1552. Knighted,
1580. M.P. for Liverpool, 1586-7; for Newport, 1588.
Sheriff of Derbs., 1595. Created Baron Cavendish, 1605.
Earl of Devonshire, 1618. Died Mar. 3, 1625-6. Buried at
Edensor, Derbs. Brother of Charles (1567). ( D.N.B.; G.E.C. )
William CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1552–1625
William CANDISH
Matric. Fell.-Com. from Clare College 1567:10MT:
s. of Sir William CAVENDISH Knt., of Cavendish, Suffolk , and Chatsworth, Derbyshire ,
b. 1552:12:27
Knighted 1580
M.P. for Liverpool, [Lancashire], 1586-87 ; for Newport, ???, 1588
Sheriff of Derbyshire , 1595
Created Baron CAVENDISH (1605)
Earl of Devonshire 1618
Died 1625/6:03:03
buried at Edensor, Derbyshire ,
brother of Charles CAVENDISH (1567)
( D.N.B.; G.E.C. )
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Cavendish, William.
Student at ST JOHN'S. S. of Sir
Charles, of Welbeck, Notts. Bapt. at Handsworth, Yorks.,
Dec. 16, 1593. M.A. 1608. K.B. 1610. Created Viscount
Mansfield, 1620, Earl of Newcastle, 1628, Marquis of Newcastle,
1643. Fought in the Royalist army. K.G. 1650.
Lived abroad, 1644-60. Created Duke of Newcastle, 1665.
Died Dec. 25, 1676. ( D.N.B.; G.E.C. ; J. Foster, in Al. Oxon.,
identifies him with his namesake, s. of Baron Hardwick.)
William CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1593–1676
Student at St John's College
s. of Sir Charles CAVENDISH of Welbeck, Nottinghamshire ,
Bapt. at Handsworth, West Riding of Yorkshire , 1593:12:16
M.A. 1608
K.B. 1610
Created Viscount Mansfield 1620 Earl of Newcastle 1628 Marquis of Newcastle 1643
Fought in the Royalist Army.
K.G. 1650
Lived abroad 1644-60
Created Duke of Newcastle 1665
Died 1676:12:25
( D.N.B.; G.E.C. ; J. Foster, in Al. Oxon. identifies him with his namesake, s. of – –, Baron Hardwick )
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Cavendish, Lord William.
Matric. Fell.-Com. from ST
JOHN'S, Lent, 1631-2. Eldest s. of William, Earl of Devonshire.
B. Oct. 10, 1617. M.A. 1637. K.B. 1626. Succeeded
as 3rd Earl, 1628. Lord Lieutenant of Derbs., 1638-42, and
1660. As a Royalist he was attainted and sequestrated,
1642. F.R.S. 1663. Died at Roehampton, Surrey, Nov. 23,
1684. Buried at Edensor, Derbs. ( D.N.B. )
Lord William CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1617–1684
Matric. Fell.-Com. from St John's College 1631/2:01LT:
Eldest s. of William CAVENDISH Earl of Devonshire.
b. 1617:10:10
M.A. 1637
K.B. 1626
Succeeded as 3rd Earl 1628
Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire , 1638-42 and 1660
As a Royalist he was attainted and sequestrated 1642
F.R.S. 1663
Died at Roehampton, Surrey , 1684:11:23
buried at Edensor, Derbyshire ,
( D.N.B. )
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Cavendish, William.
LL.D. 1705 ( Com. Reg. ). S. of William
(above), Earl of Devonshire. M.P. for Derby, 1661. M.A. (Oxford)
1663. Succeeded as Earl, 1684. Built Chatsworth. Lord
Lieutenant for Derbyshire, 1689. Created Duke of Devonshire,
1694. Died Aug. 18, 1707. ( G.E.C. )
William CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1678–1707
LL.D. 1705 ( Com. Reg. )
s. of Lord William CAVENDISH, Earl of Devonshire (1631)
M.P. for Derby, [Derbyshire], 1661
M.A. (Oxford) 1663
Succeeded as Earl 1684
Built Chatsworth, [Derbyshire],
Lord Lieutenant for Derbyshire , 1689
Created Duke of Devonshire 1694
Died 1707:08:18
( G.E.C. )
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H PIERREPONT
Alias: H PERPOYNTE
Matric. Fell.-Com. from TRINITY HALL, Michs. 1561.
Doubtless Henry, s. of Sir George, Knight of the Carpet (by his 2nd wife, Winifrede, dau. of William Thwaites, of Oulton, Essex ).
Adm. at Gray's Inn, 1564 .
M.P. for Nottinghamshire , 1572-83 .
Knighted, Apr., 1603.
Married Frances, dau. of Sir William Cavendish, of Chatsworth, Derbyshire .
Died 19 Mar., 1615/6, aged 69; buried at Holme Pierrepont, Nottinghamshire . M.I.
( Collins, v. 627; J. T. Godfrey, Notts ., 251.)
H. PIERREPONT
Approx. lifespan: 1546–1615
H. PERPOYNTE
Matric. Fell.-Com. from Trinity Hall 1561:10MT:
Doubtless Henry PIERREPONT
s. of Sir George PIERREPONT Knight of the Carpet (by his 2nd wife, Winifrede THWAITES dau. of William THWAITES of Oulton, Essex , )
Adm. at Gray's Inn 1564
M.P. for Nottinghamshire , 1572-83
Knighted 1603:04
Married Frances CAVENDISH dau. of Sir William CAVENDISH of Chatsworth, Derbyshire ,
Died 1615/6:03:19 aged 69; buried at Holme PIERREPONT, Nottinghamshire ,
M.I.
( Collins v. 627; J. T. Godfrey, Notts ., 251)
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Talbot, Gilbert, Earl of Shrewsbury
M.A. 1594/5 .
2nd s. of George (Talbot), Earl of Shrewsbury [ Shropshire ]. B. 20 Nov., 1552.
Matric. (St John's College, Oxford [ Oxfordshire ]) 1566 .
Studied at Padua [ Italy ].
Adm. at Lincoln's Inn, 12 Mar., 1577/8.
M.P. for Derbyshire , 1572-83 .
Succeeded his father as Earl of Shrewsbury [ Shropshire ], 18 Nov., 1590.
K.G., 1592 .
Ambassador to France , 1596 .
P.C., 1601 .
Chief Justice in Eyre (north of Trent), 1603 .
Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire , 1605 .
Married Mary, dau. of Sir William Cavendish, of Chatsworth [ Derbyshire ].
Buried 13 Aug., 1616, at Sheffield [ West Riding of Yorkshire ].
Will, P.C.C.
( Al. Oxon. ; G.E.C. ; D.N.B. )
Gilbert TALBOT, Earl of Shrewsbury
Approx. lifespan: 1570–1616
M.A. 1594/5
2nd s. of George TALBOT (Talbot), Earl of Shrewsbury, [Shropshire],
b. 1552:11:20
Matric. ( St John's College [Oxford] ) 1566
Studied at Padua, [Italy],
Adm. at Lincoln's Inn 1577/8:03:12
M.P. for Derbyshire , 1572-83
Succeeded his father as Earl of Shrewsbury, [Shropshire], 1590:11:18
K.G. 1592
Ambassador to France , 1596
P.C. 1601
Chief Justice in Eyre (north of Trent) 1603
Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire , 1605
Married Mary CAVENDISH dau. of Sir William CAVENDISH of Chatsworth, [Derbyshire],
Buried 1616:08:13 at Sheffield, [West Riding of Yorkshire],
Will, P.C.C.
( Al. Oxon. ; G.E.C. ; D.N.B. )
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Richard WILMOT
Adm. pens. (age 15) at ST JOHN'S, 12 Feb., 1690/1.
S. of Edward, gent., of Chaddesden, Derbyshire . B. at Spondon, Derbyshire .
School, Wirksworth [ Derbyshire ] (Mr Ogden).
Matric. 1691 ;
B.A. 1694/5 ;
M.A. 1698 ;
M.D. 1705 .
Fellow, 1698-1701 .
Married Henrietta, dau. of William Cavendish, of Doveridge, Derbyshire , Esq.
Brother of Edward ( 1686-7 ) and Robert (1684), father of William (1739) and Richard (1734).
(Burke, Peerage ; Nichols, IV. 344.)
Richard WILMOT
Approx. lifespan: 1675–1773
Adm. pens. (age 15) at St John's College 1690/1:02:12
s. of Edward WILMOT gent. of Chaddesden, Derbyshire ,
b. Spondon, Derbyshire ,
School Wirksworth, [Derbyshire], ( Mr – OGDEN )
Matric. 1691
B.A. 1694/5
M.A. 1698
M.D. 1705
Fellow 1698-1701
Married Henrietta CAVENDISH dau. of William CAVENDISH of Doveridge, Derbyshire , Esq.
brother of Edward WILMOT (1686)
brother of Robert WILMOT (1684)
father of William WILMOT (1739)
father of Richard WILMOT (1734)
(Burke, Peerage ; Nichols IV. 344)
William CAVENDISH
William WYGGOR DE CAVENDYSSH
William CAVENDISSH
William WIGOR
Approx. lifespan: 1282–1478
Updated from Venn I
London , dio. Peterhouse, fell., adm. 1380:04:19 ;
vac. 1397 ;
bursar, 1386-87, 1396-97 ;
master, app. 1397:04:11 ;
vac. 1397:08, probably because not statutorily eligible, not being then B. or D.Th.
[Walker, i. 20-1, 23, 28, 33]
Ord. acol. 1393:05:31 ;
subd. 1394:03:14 ;
d. 1394:04:04 ;
pr. 1394:12:19, to title of fellowship
[Reg. Fordham, Ely, fos 234, 234v, 235v]
Included in Univ. roll for pap. graces as petitioner for a benef. in gift of the bp of Ely 1390
[J. Lloyd, in BIHR, xx (1944), 84]
r. of Borley, Essex , , by 1395 ;
exch. 1397:12
[Reg. Braybroke, Lond., fo. 155v; City of London Letter Bk H, ed. R.R. Sharpe, 427; Newcourt, ii. 76]
r. of Little Bardfield, Essex , , adm. 1397:12:04 ;
exch. 1401:06
[Reg. Braybroke, fo. 191v; Newcourt, ii. 31]
included in Univ. roll for pap. graces as petitioner for a benef. in gift of bp of London , , 1399
[J. Lloyd, art. cit. 85]
r. of Bulmer, Essex , , adm. 1401:06:18 ;
vac. 1410:08
[Newcourt, ii. 105]
dean of Bocking, Essex , , adm. 1402:10:29 ;
re-adm. 1414:06:13 ;
vac. by 1443:08
[Churchill, i. 73 and n.; ii. 233; Reg. Chichele, Cant. iv. 3]
r. of Long Melford, Suffolk , , adm. 1410:08:25 ;
vac. 1417:04
[Reg. Totington, Norw., fo. 31v; Reg. Wakering, Norw., fo. 17]
Commissary genl of the bp of London , , app. 1396:09:08
[Reg. Braybroke, fo. 343v]
Gave to Peterhouse 2 altar cloths of 'tapestri werk' ornamented with trees and leopards, a portiforium notatum, a set of black vestments, 2 caskets containing relics of saints, one being of ivory;
his exors gave a silver censer, incense boat, and bell, and two large brass candlesticks standing on 3 lions to be set before the high altar of S. Mary's the Less
[Peterhouse Munts, Lib. Vetus, pp. 81-2]
!!Probably same as namesake (Cavendish, William) claimed as fell. of Pembroke College, c. 1389
[Loder, 212]
this misidentification probably due to his occurrence as co-feoffee in a transaction concerning Pembroke College, 1389:02, in which one other of the co-feoffees, mag. William DYNGLEY ( q.v. ) was a fell. of Peterhouse, and to the support given by Pembroke College to his petition for a pap. grace, 1389:01
[Pembroke College Munts, College Box G7 and N]
B.A. by 1384 ;
M.A.;
Sch.Cn.L. by 1390 ;
B.Cn.L. by 1396 ;
D.C.L. by 1401 .!!!
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Cavendish, Alfred Edward John.
Adm. pens. at TRINITY, Oct. 11, 1877. 2nd s. of Francis William Henry, of 4, Trinity Place, Eastbourne, Sussex.
B. June 19, 1859, in London.
Matric. Michs. 1877.
In the Army (Col. and Hon. Brig.-Gen., late Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders). Served in the China-Japanese War, 1894-5; Military Attaché to the Chinese Army, 1894, and to the British Legation, China, 1895; in the South African War, 1899-1902; mentioned in despatches.
C.M.G., 1900.
F.R.G.S. In the Great War, 1914-18 (on the Staff; Assistant Adjutant-Gen.; mentioned in despatches). Of Hanover Court, Hanover Square, London, W., in 1939.
Married and had issue. (Burke, P. and B., ed. 1939.)
Alfred Edward John CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1859–1943
Adm pens. Trinity College 1877:10:11
2nd s. of Francis William Henry CAVENDISH of 4 Trinity Place, [Trinity, Eastbourne], Sussex ,
b. London , 1859:06:19
Matric 1877:10MT:
In Army ( Colonel: and Hon. Brig.-General, late Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders)
Served in the China , -Japanese War 1894-95
Military Attaché to Chinese Army 1894, and to the British Legation, China , 1895
in the South African War 1899-1902
Mentioned in Despatches
CMG 1900
F.R.G.S.
In the Great War[1914-18 1914-18]
(on the Staff;
Assistant Adjutant-General:
Mentioned in Despatches )
Of Hanover Court Hanover Square, London , , W. in1939
m. and had issue.
(Burke, P. and B ., ed. 1939)
[add:] d. 1943:02:02 [:add]
[add:](W. Livingstone-Irwin)[:add]
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Cavendish, Charles William.
Adm. pens. (age 20) at TRINITY, June 20, 1842. 4th s. of The Hon. Henry F. Compton (1807). B. Sept. 24, 1822, at Chiswick, Middlesex.
Matric. Michs. 1842; B.A. 1846.
R. of Little Casterton, Rutland, 1848-50.
Became a Roman Catholic.
Lived latterly at Charlemont, Spencer Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight.
Married three times.
Died Dec. 21, 1890, at Ryde.
Buried there in the Roman Catholic cemetery.
(Vis. of England and Wales, I.)
Charles William CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1822–1890
Adm pens. aged 20 Trinity College 1842:06:20
4th s. of Hon. Henry F. Compton CAVENDISH (1807)
b. Chiswick, Middlesex , 1822:09:24
Matric 1842:10MT:
BA 1846
R.: Little Casterton, Rutland , 1848-50
Became a Roman Catholic.
latterly
At Charlemont, Spencer Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight ,
m. three times.
d. Ryde, [Isle of Wight], 1890:12:21
bur. there ^ Ryde, [Isle of Wight], in the Roman Catholic cemetery.
( Vis. of England and Wales, I.)
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Cavendish, the Hon. Edward.
Adm. pens. at TRINITY, June 12, 1856. 3rd s. of William (1825), Earl of Burlington (later, Duke of Devonshire), of Holker Hall, Kendal, Westmorland.
B. Jan. 28, 1838.
Matric. Michs. 1856.
Lieut., Rifle Brigade, 1860-5; Lieut.-Col., 1st Vol. Batt., Royal Lancaster Regt.
M.P. for East Sussex, 1865-8; for Derbs. (North Div.), 1880-5 (West Div.), 1885-91.
Died May 18, 1891, at Devonshire House, London.
Buried at Edensor.
Brother of the next and Spencer C. (1850); father of Richard F. (1889), Victor C. W. (1887) and John S. (1893). (Burke, P. and B.)
Hon. Edward CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1838–1891
Adm pens. Trinity College 1856:06:12
3rd s. of William CAVENDISH (1825), Earl of Burlington (later, Duke of Devonshire), of Holker Hall, [Holker, Kendal], Westmorland ,
b. 1838:01:28
Matric 1856:10MT:
Lieutenant: Rifle Brigade 1860-65
Lieutenant-Colonel: 1st Vol.
Battalion
Royal Lancaster Regiment
M.P. for: : East Sussex , 1865-68
for Derbyshire , (North Div.) 1880-85
(West Div.) 1885-91
d. Devon House, London , 1891:05:18
bur. Edensor, [Derbyshire],
brother of the next and Spencer C. CAVENDISH (1850)
father of Richard F. CAVENDISH (1889), Victor C. W. (1887) and John S. (1893)
(Burke, P. and B .)
Tripos: Trin. Math. 1858
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Cavendish, the Hon. Frederick Charles.
Adm. pens. at TRINITY, Mar. 4, 1854. 2nd s. of William (1825), Earl of Burlington (later Duke of Devonshire). B. Nov. 30, 1836, at Compton Place, Eastbourne.
Matric. Michs. 1854; M.A. 1858.
Adm. at Lincoln's Inn, June 10, 1857.
Private Secretary to Lord Granville, 1859-64.
M.P. for North West Riding, Yorks., 1865-82.
Private Secretary to Gladstone, 1872-3. A Junior Lord of the Treasury, 1873-4; Financial Secretary, 1880-2. Chief Secretary to Earl Spencer, Lord-Lieut. of Ireland, 1882.
P.C., 1882.
Assassinated May 6, 1882, in Phoenix Park, Dublin.
Buried at Edensor.
Memorial window in St Margaret's, Westminster.
Brother of Spencer C. (1850), etc. (Burke, P. and B.; D.N.B.)
Hon. Frederick Charles CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1836–1934
Adm pens. Trinity College 1854:03:04
2nd s. of William CAVENDISH (1825), Earl of Burlington (later Duke of Devonshire)
b. Compton Place, [Compton, Eastbourne], [Sussex], 1836:11:30
Matric 1854:10MT:
MA 1858
Adm. Lincoln's Inn: 1857:06:10
Private Secretary to: : Lord Granville 1859-64
M.P. for: : North West Riding of Yorkshire , 1865-82
Private Secretary to: : Gladstone 1872-73
Junior Lord of the Treasury 1873-74
Financial Secretary: 1880-82
Chief Secretary to: : Earl Spencer, Lord-Lieutenant of: : Ireland , 1882
P.C. 1882
Assassinated 1882:05:06, in Phoenix Park, [Phoenix, Dublin], [Ireland],
bur. Edensor, [Derbyshire],
Memorial window in
St Margaret's, Westminster, [London],
brother of Spencer C. CAVENDISH (1850) etc.
(Burke, P. and B.; D.N.B .)
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Cavendish, Lord George Augustus Henry.
Adm. nobleman (age 16) at TRINITY, Oct. 27, 1770. 3rd s. of William, Duke of Devonshire.
B. Mar. 21, 1754.
School, Hackney, London (Mr Newcome).
Matric. Easter, 1772; M.A. 1773; Hon. LL.D. 1811.
Hon. D.C.L. (Oxford) 1793.
M.P. for Knaresborough, 1775-80; for Derby, 1780-96; for Derbs. 1797-1831.
Created Baron Cavendish of Keighley, Yorks., and Earl of Burlington, Sept. 10, 1831.
Married Elizabeth, dau. of Charles (Compton), Earl of Northampton, Feb. 27, 1782.
A patron of the famous actress, Mrs Siddons, who received from him a marriage portion of £7000.
Died May 4, 1834.
Buried at All Saints', Derby.
Brother of Richard (1768); father of Henry F. C. (1807) and William (1800).
(G.E.C., ed. Gibbs.)
Lord George Augustus Henry CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1754–1834
Adm nobleman aged 16 Trinity College 1770:10:27
3rd s. of William, Duke of Devonshire. CAVENDISH
b. 1754:03:21
School Sch: Hackney School ( Mr – NEWCOME ) [Hackney], London ,
Matric 1772:04ET:
MA 1773
Hon.LLD 1811
Hon. < > DCL , Oxford 1793
M.P. for: : Knaresborough, [Yorkshire], 1775-80
for Derby, [Derbyshire], 1780-96
for Derbyshire , 1797-1831
Created Baron CAVENDISH of Keighley, Yorkshire , , and Earl of Burlington 1831:09:10
m. Elizabeth, dau. of Charles (Compton), Earl of Northampton, 1782:02:27
A patron of the famous actress, Mrs Siddons, who received from him a marriage portion of £7000.
d. 1834:05:04
bur. All Saints', Derby, [Derbyshire],
brother of Richard CAVENDISH (1768)
father of Henry F. C. CAVENDISH (1807)
father of William CAVENDISH (1800)
( G.E.C ., ed. Gibbs.)
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Cavendish, George Henry.
Adm. pens. (age 19) at TRINITY, June 28, 1828. 2nd s. of William (1800), M.P. B. Aug. 19, 1810, at Clapham, London.
School, Eton.
Matric. Michs. 1829.
Of Ashford Hall, Derbs.
J.P. and D.L. M.P. for Derbs., 1834-80. [Together with his sister, accorded a patent of precedence granting the rank of a Duke's children, in 1858.] Married Louisa Lascelles, dau. of Henry, Earl of Harewood, July 4, 1835.
Died Sept. 23, 1880, aged 70, at Ashford Hall.
Brother of William (1825) and Richard (1830). (Burke, P. and B.; Foster, Peerage, 1883.)
George Henry CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1809–1880
Adm pens. aged 19 Trinity College 1828:06:28
2nd s. of William CAVENDISH (1800) M.P.: b. Clapham, London , 1810:08:19
Sch: Eton
Matric 1829:10MT:
Of Ashford Hall, [Ashford], Derbyshire ,
J.P. and D.L.:
M.P. for: : Derbyshire , 1834-80
[Together with his sister, accorded a patent of precedence granting the rank of a Duke's children, in1858
m. Louisa Lascelles, dau. of Henry, Earl of Harewood, 1835:07:04
d. aged 70 Ashford Hall, [Ashford], [Derbyshire], 1880:09:23
brother of William CAVENDISH (1825)
brother of Richard CAVENDISH (1830)
(Burke, P. and B .; Foster, Peerage 1883)
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Cavendish, the Hon. Henry Frederick Compton.
Adm. Fell.-Com. at TRINITY, July 3, 1807. [3rd s. of Lord George Augustus Henry (1770). B. Nov. 5, 1789.
School, Eton.] Matric. Lent, 1808.
Entered the Army (Lieut., 10th Light Dragoons (Hussars), 1808; A.D.C. to Lord William Bentinck, 1808; wounded at Corunna; exchanged into the 24th Dragoons, 1810; Capt., 1811; Major, 1818 (9th Light Dragoons); Major, 1st Life Guards, and Lieut.-Col. 1821; Major-Gen., 1846; Col., 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays), 1853; Lieut.-Gen., 1884; Gen., 1862). Equerry to William IV, 1831.
Chief Equerry and Clerk Marshal to Queen Victoria, 1837.
M.P. for Derby, 1812-35.
Married three times.
Died Apr. 5, 1873, aged 83.
Buried at Ocklynge, Eastbourne.
Brother of William (1800) and father of Charles W. (1842). (Foster, Peerage and Baronetage; Vis. of England and Wales, I.)
Hon. Henry Frederick Compton CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1789–1873
Adm Fell.-Com. Trinity College 1807:07:03
3rd s. of Lord George Augustus Henry CAVENDISH (1770)
b. 1789:11:05
Sch: Eton
Matric 1808:01LT:
Entered Army ( Lieutenant: 10th Light Dragoons (Hussars) 1808
A.D.C.: Lord William Bentinck 1808
wounded at Corunna, [Spain],
exchanged into the 24th Dragoons 1810
Captain: 1811
Major: 1818
(9th Light Dragoons);
Major: 1st Life Guards, and
Lieutenant-Colonel: 1821
Major-General: 1846
Colonel: 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays) 1853
Lieutenant-General: 1884
General 1862 )
Equerry to William IV 1831
Chief Equerry and
Clerk: Marshal to Queen Victoria 1837
M.P. for: : Derby, [Derbyshire], 1812-35
m. three times.
d. aged 83 1873:04:05
bur. Ocklynge, Eastbourne, [Sussex],
brother of William CAVENDISH (1800)
father of Charles W. CAVENDISH (1842)
(Foster, Peerage and Baronetage; Vis. of England and Wales, I.)
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Cavendish, Lord Richard.
Adm. nobleman (age 17) at TRINITY, Sept. 28, 1768. 2nd s. of William, Duke of Devonshire.
B. June 19, 1751.
School, Hackney, London (Mr Newcome).
Matric. Michs. 1768; M.A. 1771.
M.P. for Lancaster, 1773-80; for Derbs., 1780-1. Died unmarried Sept. 7, 1781.
Buried at All Saints', Derby.
Brother of George A. H. (1770). (Foster, Peerage, 1883.)
Lord Richard CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1751–1781
Adm nobleman aged 17 Trinity College 1768:09:28
2nd s. of William, Duke of Devonshire. CAVENDISH
b. 1751:06:19
School Sch: Hackney School ( Mr – NEWCOME ) [Hackney], London ,
Matric 1768:10MT:
MA 1771
M.P. for: : Lancaster, [Lancashire], 1773-80
for Derbyshire , 1780-81
d. unmarried 1781:09:07
bur. All Saints', Derby, [Derbyshire],
brother of George A. H. CAVENDISH (1770)
(Foster, Peerage 1883)
[add:]Pen and wash portrait after Reynolds (Duke of Portland) in Fitzwilliam Museum[:add]
[add:]Goodison: CP: 133[:add]
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Cavendish, Richard.
Adm. pens. at TRINITY, Sept. 21, 1830. [3rd s. (posthumous) of William (1800). B. July 3, 1812.
School, Eton.] Matric. Michs. 1830; M.A 1834.
Had the rank of a Duke's younger son granted to him in 1858.
Died unmarried Nov. 19, 1873.
Brother of William (1825), etc.
(Eton Sch. Lists.)
Richard CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1812–1873
Adm pens. Trinity College 1830:09:21
[3rd s. (posthumous) of William (1800)
b. 1812:07:03
Sch: Eton
Matric 1830:10MT:
M.A 1834
Had the rank of a Duke's younger son granted to him in1858
d. unmarried 1873:11:19
brother of William CAVENDISH (1825) etc.
( Eton Sch. Lists )
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Cavendish, Spencer Compton, Lord Cavendish.
Adm. pens. (age 18) at TRINITY, Nov. 11, 1850.
S. of William (1825), Earl of Burlington.
B. July 23, 1833, in London (? at Holker Hall, Lancs., see D.N.B.).
Matric. Michs. 1851; M.A. 1854.
Hon. LL.D. 1862.
Chancellor of the University, 1892-1908.
Hon. D.C.L. (Oxford) 1878.
Styled Marquess of Hartington, 1858-91.
M.P. for North Lancs., 1857-68; for New Radnor, 1869-80; for North East Lancs., 1880-5; for Rossendale, 1885-91.
A Lord of the Admiralty, 1863.
Under Secretary for War, 1863-6. P.C., 1866.
Secretary of State for War, 1866 and 1882-5. Postmaster General, 1868-71.
P.C. (Ireland) 1871.
Chief Secretary for Ireland, 1871-4. Lord Rector of the University of Edinburgh, 1877-80.
Secretary of State for India, 1880-2. Succeeded his father as 8th Duke of Devonshire, Dec. 21, 1891.
K.G., 1892.
F.R.S., 1892.
Lord-Lieut. of Derbs., 1892-1908, and of Co. Waterford, 1895-1908.
Mayor of Eastbourne, 1897.
President of the Council, 1895-1903, and of the Board of Education, 1900-2. G.C.V.O., 1907.
Chancellor of Manchester University, 1907-8. Died s.p. Mar. 24, 1908.
Buried at Edensor.
Brother of Frederick C. (1854), etc.
(G.E.C., ed. Gibbs; D.N.B., 2nd Suppl.)
Spencer Compton CAVENDISH, –, Lord Cavendish
Approx. lifespan: 1833–1908
Adm pens. aged 18 Trinity College 1850:11:11
s. of William CAVENDISH (1825), Earl of Burlington.
b. London , 1833:07:23
(? at Holker Hall, [Holker], Lancashire , see D.N.B .)
Matric 1851:10MT:
MA 1854
Hon.LLD 1862
Chancellor of: : University 1892-1908
Hon. < > DCL , Oxford 1878
Styled Marquess of Hartington 1858-91
M.P. for: : North Lancashire , 1857-68
for New Radnor, [Radnorshire], 1869-80
for North, East Lancashire , 1880-85
for Rossendale, [Lancashire], 1885-91
Lord of Admiralty 1863
Under Secretary for: : War 1863-66
P.C. 1866
Secretary of State: for War 1866, and 1882-5
Postmaster General 1868-71
P.C. ( Ireland , ) 1871
Chief Secretary for: : Ireland , 1871-74
Lord Rector of Sch: University of Edinburgh Edinburgh, [Scotland], 1877-80
Secretary of State: for India , 1880-82
Succeeded his father as 8th Duke of Devonshire 1891:12:21
K.G. 1892
FRS 1892
Lord-Lieutenant of: : Derbyshire , 1892-1908, and
Of Co. Waterford , 1895-1908
Mayor of Eastbourne, [Sussex], 1897
President of: : Council 1895-1903, and of Board of Education 1900-02
G. CVO 1907
Chancellor of: : Sch: Manchester University [Manchester], [Lancashire], 1907-08
d. s.p . 1908:03:24
bur. Edensor, [Derbyshire],
brother of Frederick C. CAVENDISH (1854) etc.
( G.E.C ., ed. Gibbs; D.N.B ., 2 nd Suppl .)
[add:]Photograph: CAS: F30[:add]
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Cavendish, Victor Christian William.
Adm. pens. at TRINITY, May 30, 1887.
S. and h. of Lord Edward (1856), of Devonshire House, Piccadilly, London.
B. May 31, 1868, in London.
School, Eton.
Matric. Michs. 1887; B.A. 1891; Hon. LL.D. 1911.
M.P.for West Derby, 1891-1908.
Treasurer of the Household, 1900-3. Financial Secretary to the Treasury, 1903-5. Lived chiefly at Holker Hall, Lancs., until 1908; maintained the traditions of the famous Holker herd of shorthorns.
A member of the boards of the Barrow Hematite Steel Company, the Furness Railway, etc.
Acquired a working knowledge of the iron and steel trade.
Succeeded his uncle as 9th Duke of Devonshire, etc., Mar. 24, 1908.
Inherited vast estates.
Entertained royally at Chatsworth and Bolton Abbey.
High Steward of the University, 1923-38, and of the Borough of Cambridge.
Chancellor of Leeds University, 1909.
Lord-Lieut. of Derbs., 1908.
High Steward of Derby.
J.P. and D.L. for Lancs.
Sometime Mayor of Eastbourne; presented pleasure grounds to the town.
In 1926, handed over Pevensey Castle to the nation.
P.C. K.G. G.C.M.G. G.C.V.O. Civil Lord of the Admiralty, 1915-16.
Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, 1916-21.
Secretary of State for the Colonies, 1922-4. President of the Royal Agricultural Society, 1932.
Knight of Justice of the Order of St John of Jerusalem.
Carried the Queen's Crown at the Coronation in 1911.
Married and had issue.
Died May 6, 1938.
Brother of Richard F. (1889), etc. (Burke, P. and B., 1939; The Times, May 7, 1938.)
Victor Christian William CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1868–1938
Adm pens. Trinity College 1887:05:30
s. and h. of Lord Edward CAVENDISH (1856), of Devonshire House, [Devonshire, Piccadilly], London ,
b. London , 1868:05:31
Sch: Eton
Matric 1887:10MT:
BA 1891
Hon.LLD 1911
M.P.for West Derby, [Derbyshire], 1891-1908
Treasurer of: : Household 1900-03
Financial Secretary to: : Treasury 1903-05
Lived chiefly at Holker Hall, [Holker], Lancashire , , until 1908
maintained the traditions of the famous Holker herd of shorthorns.
Member of: : boards of Barrow Hematite Steel Company
Furness Railway etc.
Acquired a working knowledge of the iron and steel trade.
Succeeded his uncle as 9th Duke of Devonshire, etc. 1908:03:24
Inherited vast estates.
Entertained royally at Chatsworth, [Derbyshire], and
Bolton Abbey, [Bolton], [Yorkshire],
High Steward of University 1923-38, and of Borough of Cambridge [Cambridge], [Cambridgeshire],
Chancellor of: : Sch: Leeds University [Leeds], [Yorkshire], 1909
Lord-Lieutenant of: : Derbyshire , 1908
High Steward of Derby, [Derbyshire],
J.P. and D.L. for: : Lancashire ,
Sometime Mayor of Eastbourne, [Sussex],
presented pleasure grounds to the town.
In 1926,handed over Pevensey Castle, [Pevensey], [Sussex], to the nation.
P.C.
K.G.
G. CMG
G. CVO
Civil Lord of Admiralty 1915-16
Governor-General and Commander: -in-Chief of Canada , 1916-21
Secretary of State: for the Colonies 1922-24
President of: : Royal Agricultural Society 1932
Knight of Justice of: : Order of St John of Jerusalem.
Carried the Queen's Crown at the Coronation in1911
m. and had issue.
d. 1938:05:06
brother of Richard F. CAVENDISH (1889) etc.
(Burke, P. and B . 1939; The Times 1938:05:07)
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Cavendish, William.
Adm. nobleman at TRINITY, Oct. 25, 1800.
S. and h. of Lord George (Augustus) Henry (1770) (later Earl of Burlington), of London.
School, Eton.
B. Jan. 10, 1783.
Matric. Michs. 1800; M.A. 1803; Hon. LL.D. 1811.
Hon. D.C.L. (Oxford) 1810.
M.P. for Knaresborough, 1804; for Aylesbury, 1804-6; for Derbs., 1806-12.
Married Louisa O'Callaghan, dau. of Cornelius, Lord Lismore, July 18, 1807.
Died v.p. Jan. 14, 1812, of a fall from his carriage.
Brother of Henry F. C. (1807); father of the next and George H. (1828).
(G.E.C., sub Burlington.)
William CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1783–1812
Adm nobleman Trinity College 1800:10:25
s. and h. of Lord George (Augustus) Henry (1770) (later Earl of Burlington), of London ,
Sch: Eton
b. 1783:01:10
Matric 1800:10MT:
MA 1803
Hon.LLD 1811
Hon. < > DCL , Oxford 1810
M.P. for: : Knaresborough, [Yorkshire], 1804
for Aylesbury, [Buckinghamshire], 1804-06
for Derbyshire , 1806-12
m. Louisa O'Callaghan, dau. of Cornelius, Lord Lismore, 1807:07:18
d. v.p . 1812:01:14, of a fall from his carriage.
brother of Henry F. C. CAVENDISH (1807)
father of the next and George H. CAVENDISH (1828)
( G.E.C., sub Burlington.)
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Cavendish, William.
Adm. pens. (age 17) at TRINITY, Jan. 17, 1825.
S. and h. of Hon. William (above), and grandson of George Augustus Henry (1770). B. Apr. 27, 1808, in London.
School, Eton.
Matric. Michs. 1825; 1st Smith's Prizeman; B.A. (2nd Wrangler and 8th Classic) 1829; M.A. 1829; Hon. LL.D. 1835.
Chancellor of the University, 1861-91.
M.P. for the University, 1829-31; for Malton, 1831; for Derbs., 1831-2; for N. Derbs., 1832-4. F.R.S., 1829.
Succeeded his grandfather as Earl of Burlington and Baron Cavendish of Keighley, Yorks., May 4, 1834.
Chancellor of the University of London, 1836-56.
President of the British Association, 1837.
Lord-Lieut. of Lancaster, 1857-8; of Derbs., 1858-91.
K.G., 1858.
High Steward of Cambridge (Town), 1860.
P.C., 1878 (? 1876; D.N.B.). Succeeded his cousin, William George Spencer (1807), as 7th Duke of Devonshire, Jan. 18, 1858.
Chancellor of Victoria University, 1880-91.
Trustee of the British Museum, 1871-85.
Married Blanche Georgiana Dorothy, dau. of George (Howard), Earl of Carlisle, Aug. 6, 1829.
Liberal benefactor of scientific enterprises.
Died Dec. 21, 1891, aged 83, at Holker Hall.
Buried at Edensor.
Brother of George H. (1828); father of Spencer C. (1850), Frederick C. (1854), and Edward (1856).
(G.E.C.; D.N.B.)
William CAVENDISH
Approx. lifespan: 1808–1891
Tripos: Trin. Math. 1829; Class. 1829
Adm pens. aged 17 Trinity College 1825:01:17
s. and h. of Hon. William (above), and grandson of George Augustus Henry (1770)
b. London , 1808:04:27
Sch: Eton
Matric 1825:10MT:
1st Smith's Prizeman;
BA 2 nd Wrangler and 8 th Classic 1829
MA 1829
Hon.LLD 1835
Chancellor of: : University 1861-91
M.P. for: : University 1829-31
for Malton, [Yorkshire], 1831
for Derbyshire , 1831-32
for N. Derbyshire , 1832-34
FRS 1829
Succeeded his grandfather as Earl of Burlington and Baron CAVENDISH of Keighley, Yorkshire , 1834:05:04
Chancellor of: : University of London , 1836-56
President of: : British Association 1837
Lord-Lieutenant of: : Lancaster, [Lancashire], 1857-58
of Derbyshire , 1858-91
K.G. 1858
High Steward of Cambridge (Town) 1860
P.C. 1878 (? 1876 ; D.N.B .)
Succeeded his cousin, William George Spencer (1807), as 7th Duke of Devonshire 1858:01:18
Chancellor of: : Sch: Victoria University [Victoria], [Lancashire], 1880-91
Trustee of: : British Museum 1871-85
m. Blanche Georgiana Dorothy, dau. of George (Howard), Earl of Carlisle, 1829:08:06
Liberal benefactor of scientific enterprises.
d. aged 83 Holker Hall, [Holker], [Derbyshire], 1891:12:21
bur. Edensor, [Derbyshire],
brother of George H. CAVENDISH (1828)
father of Spencer C. CAVENDISH (1850), Frederick C. (1854), and Edward (1856)
( G.E.C.; D.N.B .)
[add:]Portrait by Watts and statue by W.G. John in Fitzwilliam Museum; Portrait by Miss K.M. Humphry (after Watts), originally in Cavendish College, now at Cavendish Laboratory; Photograph of portrait (Chatsworth Watts): CAS:[:add]
[add:]E99[:add]
[add:]Goodison: CP[:add]
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Cavendish, William [George] Spencer, Marquess of Hartington.
Adm. nobleman at TRINITY, Oct. 16, 1807. [S. and h. of William, Duke of Devonshire.
B. May 21, 1790.
School, Harrow.] Matric. 1808; M.A. 1810; Hon. LL.D. 1811.
Succeeded his father as 6th Duke of Devonshire, etc., July 29, 1811.
Styled Marquess of Hartington till 1811.
Lord-Lieut. of Derbs., 1811-58.
Ambassador Extraordinary to St Petersburg for the Coronation of the Emperor Nicholas, Apr. 25, 1826; created a knight of St Andrew, of St Alexander Newski and of St Anne of Russia.
P.C., 1827.
K.G., 1827.
Lord Chamberlain of the Household, 1827-8 and 1830-4. Bearer of the Curtana at the Coronation of Queen Victoria, 1838.
President of the Horticultural Society, 1838-58.
Bibliophile and collector of coins.
Died unmarried Jan. 18, 1858, at Hardwicke Hall. [At his death the barony of Clifford fell into abeyance.] (G.E.C., ed. Gibbs, IV; D.N.B.)
William George Spencer CAVENDISH, Marquess of Hartington
Approx. lifespan: 1790–1858
Adm nobleman Trinity College 1807:10:16
s. and h. of William, Duke of Devonshire. CAVENDISH
b. 1790:05:21
Sch: Harrow
Matric 1808
MA 1810
Hon.LLD 1811
Succeeded his father as 6th Duke of Devonshire, etc. 1811:07:29
Styled Marquess of Hartington till 1811
Lord-Lieutenant of: : Derbyshire , 1811-58
Ambassador Extraordinary to St Petersburg, [Russia], for the Coronation of the Emperor Nicholas 1826:04:25
created a knight of St Andrew, of St Alexander Newski and of St Anne of Russia ,
P.C. 1827
K.G. 1827
Lord Chamberlain of the Household 1827-8, and 1830-4
Bearer of the Curtana at the Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838
President of: : Horticultural
Society 1838-58
Bibliophile and collector of coins.
d. unmarried 1858:01:18, at Hardwick
Hall, [Derbyshire],
[At his death the barony of Clifford fell into abeyance.]
( G.E.C ., ed. Gibbs, IV; D.N.B .)
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WALPOLE, The Hon.
HORACE. Adm. a nobleman (age 18) at TRINITY, May 6, 1771. [Eldest] s. of Horace (1741), 2nd Baron Walpole [and 1st Earl of Orford], of Wolterton, Norfolk (and Rachel, 3rd dau. of William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire). [B. June 13, 1752.] School, Eton.
Matric. Michs. 1771; M.A. 1773.
M.P. for Wigan, 1780-4; for King's Lynn, 1784-1809.
Registrar of Chelsea Hospital, 1783.
Colonel, West Norfolk Militia, 1792.
High Steward of King's Lynn, 1809-22.
Married (1) July 27, 1781, Sophia (d. 1797), dau. of Charles Churchill, of Chalfont, and had issue; (2) July 28, 1806, Catherine, dau. of Dr Tunstall, widow of the Rev. Thomas Chamberlayne, Fellow of Eton.
Succeeded his father as 2nd Earl of Orford, Feb. 24, 1809.
Died June 15, 1822.
Father of the next.
( Eton Coll. Reg. ; Burke, P. and B. (which gives B. June 24); G.E.C. )
Hon. Horace WALPOLE
Approx. lifespan: 1752–1822
Adm. a nobleman aged 18 Trinity College 1771:05:06
Eldest s. of Horace WALPOLE (1741) 2nd Baron WALPOLE [and 1st Earl of Orford], of Wolterton, Norfolk , (and Rachel CAVENDISH 3rd dau. of William CAVENDISH 3rd Duke of Devonshire). [
b. 1752:06:13
Sch: Eton
Matric 1771:10MT:
MA 1773
M.P. for: : Wigan, [Lancashire], 1780-84
for King's Lynn, [Norfolk], 1784-1809
Registrar of: : Chelsea Hospital Chelsea, [London], 1783
Colonel: West Norfolk Militia 1792
High Steward of King's Lynn, [Norfolk], 1809-22
m. (1) 1781:07:27 Sophia (d. (1797) dau. of Charles CHURCHILL of Chalfont, [Buckinghamshire],
had issue
m. (2) 1806:07:28 Catherine TUNSTALL CHAMBERLAYNE dau. of Dr – TUNSTALL widow of Rev. Thomas CHAMBERLAYNE Fellow of: Sch: Eton
Succeeded his father as 2nd Earl of Orford 1809:02:24
d. 1822:06:15
father of Horace WALPOLE (1801)
( Eton College Reg. ; Burke, P. and B. (which gives b. 24:06:); G.E.C. )

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