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William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire
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- The title Earl of Devonshire now belongs to the Duke of Devonshire. The Earl of Devon is a separate title and family.
William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire (December 27, 1552–March 3, 1626) was the second son of Sir William Cavendish and Bess of Hardwick.
He married, firstly, Anne Keighley, circa 21 March 1580. They had two children:
- William Cavendish, 2nd Earl of Devonshire (c. 1590–1628)
- Frances Cavendish (c. 1593–1613), died unmarried.
Cavendish was created Baron Cavendish of Hardwick in 1605, thanks to the repeated representations of his niece, Arbella Stuart. Having finally secured the barony after many years as a commoner, he was created 1st Earl of Devonshire on 7 August 1618.
He married, secondly, Elizabeth Boughton, daughter of Edward Boughton, circa 1619. They had one child:
- Sir John Cavendish (c. 1626–?)
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| Honorary Titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Vacant |
Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire jointly with The Baron Cavendish of Hardwick 1619–1626 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Devonshire |
| Peerage of England | ||
| Preceded by New Creation |
Earl of Devonshire 1618–1626 |
Succeeded by William Cavendish |