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Hace 6 días · In 1950, at the age of thirty, Andrew Cavendish precipitously inherited a centuries-old title—the dukedom of Devonshire—becoming the eleventh holder of vast swaths of agricultural land, acres of grouse moor, a valuable collection of art and antiquities, and the then private Chatsworth House, the family seat in Derbyshire, in the ...
Hace 5 días · Duchess of Devonshire. A darling of the decadent Georgian era, Georgiana Cavendish lit up England as an acclaimed socialite, fashion icon, and political activist. Beautiful and vivacious, the Duchess of Devonshire seemed to have it all as a teen bride who quickly became the toast of the town.
Hace 1 día · The Most Noble Order of the Garter was founded by Edward III of England in 1348. Dates shown are of nomination or installation; coloured rows indicate sovereigns, princes of Wales, medieval ladies, modern royal knights and ladies, and stranger knights and ladies, none of whom counts toward the 24-member limit.
Hace 4 días · After the extinction of this family, Charles Blount, Lord Mountjoy, was, in 1603, created Earl of Devonshire. The title became extinct by his death in 1606. In 1618, William Cavendish was created Earl of Devonshire, and the title has continued ever since in this noble family, who in 1694 were elevated to the dukedom. n7.
Hace 3 días · The parishes of Sawtry All Saints and Sawtry St. Andrew were inclosed in 1804 by Act of Parliament. Jean Dubordieu, a refugee from France after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, was presented to the rectory of All Saints in 1701 by the Duke of Devonshire.
Hace 5 días · Cavendish, Duke of Devonshire. — Sir William Cavendish, descended from an ancient family who took their name from Cavendish in Suffolk , the place of their residence, settled in Derbyshire in consequence of his marriage with the heiress of Hard wick, about the year 1544; by which match he became possessed of Hardwick-hall, and ...
Hace 5 días · Prince Edward has been spotted in recent weeks conducting rehearsals for the Birthday Parade, as it is colloquially known, with his brother Prince Andrew – with whom he often used to ride until...
