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William Cavendish

William Cavendish

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Born 25 JAN 1641
Died 18 AUG 1707 , Devonshire House, Piccadilly, London, ENG
Parents Elizabeth Cecil (Mother) Family
Marriage Unknown spouse Family Page
Occupation & Residence
Type Date Detail
Occupation Lord Cavendish; Marquess of Hartington (12 May 1694- ); 1st Duke of Devonshire (12 May 1694- )
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Charles I
  • Birth
    25 Jan 1641
    Born
  • Age 1
    1642–1651
    English Civil War begins
  • Age 8
    30 Jan 1649
    King Charles I executed
  • Age 8
    19 May 1649
    The Commonwealth of England begins
    Cromwell became Lord Protector in 1653.
  • Age 19
    29 May 1660
    Charles II restored to the throne
    Reigned 1660–1685
  • Age c. 24
    1665–1666
    Great Plague of London
  • Age 25
    2 Sep 1666
    Great Fire of London
  • Age c. 32
    1673
    Son William born
  • Age 34
    21 Jun 1675
    Building of the new St Paul's Cathedral begins
  • Age 44
    6 Feb 1685
    Accession of James II
    Reigned 1685–1688
  • Age 47
    5 Nov 1688
    Glorious Revolution: William of Orange lands at Brixham
  • Age 48
    13 Feb 1689
    William III and Mary II become joint monarchs
    Reigned 1689–1702
  • Age 48
    19 Nov 1689
    Mother Elizabeth died
  • Age 48
    16 Dec 1689
    Bill of Rights passed
  • Age 53
    27 Jul 1694
    Bank of England founded
  • Age 61
    8 Mar 1702
    Accession of Queen Anne
    Reigned 1702–1714
  • Age c. 62
    1703
    The Great Storm devastates southern England
  • Age 66
    1 May 1707
    Act of Union joins England and Scotland
  • Age 66
    18 Aug 1707
    Died at Devonshire House, Piccadilly, London, ENG