William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire nickname(s):
5th Duke of Devonshire
William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire date of birth:
December 14, 1748
How old was William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire when died?
62
When did William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire die?
July 29, 1811
William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire body shape:
Average
What color is William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire's hair?
Grey
Is William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire gay or straight?
Straight
What is William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire's ethnicity?
White
What is William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire nationality?
British
What is William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire's occupation?
Socialite
Short Biography
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. He was invited to join the Cabinet on three occasions, but declined each offer. He was Lord High Treasurer of Ireland and Governor of Cork, and Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire. The 5th Duke is best known for his first wife Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. At the age of about twenty, Devonshire toured Italy with William Fitzherbert which is where they commissioned the pair of portraits by Pompeo Batoni.