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William Cavendish, 3rd Earl of Devonshire
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| William Cavendish, 3rd Earl of Devonshire | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 10, 1617 |
| Died | November 23, 1684 |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Cecil |
| Parents | William Cavendish (2nd Earl of Devonshire) and Christian Bruce |
| Children | William and Anne |
- The title Earl of Devonshire now belongs to the Duke of Devonshire. The Earl of Devon is a separate title and family.
William Cavendish, 3rd Earl of Devonshire (c. October 10, 1617 – November 23, 1684) was the son of William Cavendish, 2nd Earl of Devonshire.
He married Lady Elizabeth Cecil, daughter of William Cecil, 2nd Earl of Salisbury, on 4 March 1639. They had two children:
- William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire (1641–1707)
- Anne Cavendish (c. 1660–?), married John Cecil, 5th Earl of Exeter and had issue.
| Honorary Titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by The Earl of Newcastle |
Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire 1638–1642 |
Succeeded by Interregnum |
| Peerage of England | ||
| Preceded by William Cavendish |
Earl of Devonshire 1628–1684 |
Succeeded by William Cavendish |
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Cavendish, William, 3rd Earl of Devonshire |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 10, 1617 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 23, 1684 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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