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William Cavendish

William Cavendish

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Born 1698
Died 5 DEC 1755
Parents William Cavendish (Father) Family
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Occupation & Residence
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Occupation 3rd Duke and 7th Earl of Devonshire, Marquess of Hartington
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of William III and Mary II
  • Birth
    1698
    Born
  • Age c. 4
    8 Mar 1702
    Accession of Queen Anne
    Reigned 1702–1714
  • Age c. 5
    1703
    The Great Storm devastates southern England
  • Age c. 9
    1 May 1707
    Act of Union joins England and Scotland
  • Age c. 14
    1712
    Newcomen builds the first practical steam engine
  • Age c. 16
    1 Aug 1714
    Accession of George I
    Reigned 1714–1727
  • Age c. 17
    6 Sep 1715
    First Jacobite rising
  • Age c. 22
    1720
    Son William born
  • Age c. 23
    1721
    Robert Walpole becomes the first Prime Minister in all but name
  • Age c. 29
    11 Jun 1727
    Accession of George II
    Reigned 1727–1760
  • Age c. 31
    4 Jun 1729
    Father William died
  • Age c. 47
    1745–1746
    Second Jacobite rising
    Ended at Culloden on 16 April 1746.
  • Age c. 54
    Sep 1752
    Britain adopts the Gregorian calendar
    2 September was followed by 14 September.
  • Age c. 57
    5 Dec 1755
    Died