William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire, KG, PC (bapt. 1 June 1720 - 2 October 1764) was a British Whig statesman who was Prime Minister of Great Britain for a short period of time.
His Grace The Duke of Devonshire | |
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| Prime Minister of Great Britain | |
| In office 16 November 1756 – 25 June 1757 | |
| Preceded by | The Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Succeeded by | The Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne |
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| Born | baptised 1 June 1720 |
| Died | 2 October 1764 (aged 44) Spa, Belgium |
| Political party | n/a (Whig) |
Titles from birth to death
change- Lord Cavendish of Hardwick (1720-1729)
- Marquess of Hartington (1729-1741)
- Marquess of Hartington, MP (1741-1751)
- The Rt. Hon. Marquess of Hartington (1751-1755)
- His Grace The Duke of Devonshire, PC (1755-1756)
- His Grace The Duke of Devonshire, KG, PC (1756-1764)
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