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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.
William, the 5th Duke of Devonshire, served as Lord High Treasurer of Ireland and Governor of Cork, and Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, but is perhaps more widely remembered for the politics of his private life.
They had a son, William Spencer (who became the 6th Duke of Devonshire), and two daughters. Around 1790, the Duke commissioned the artist Gainsborough Dupont to paint his wife's portrait (now in the NGA).
29 de abr. de 2022 · "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.
- December 14, 1748
- All Saint's Derby, Derbyshire, England
- Hardwick, Derbyshire, , England
William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire. (1748-1811), Lord High Treasurer of Ireland. Mid-Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry. Sitter in 8 portraits. The 5th Duke is best known for his first wife Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire.
William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire (1551–1626) Spanning 17 generations and 500 years, the Devonshire family have each made their mark on the world, and on Chatsworth, the family estate in Derbyshire. Find out more about the Devonshires and their achievements and influence.
William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire (14 December 1748 – 29 July 1811) was Lord High Treasurer of Ireland from 13 March 1766 to 1793, succeeding William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire and preceding Richard Boyle, 2nd Earl of Shannon.
