William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

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
Prime Minister of Great Britain
In office
16 November 1756  25 June 1757
Preceded byThe Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne
Succeeded byThe Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne
Personal details
Bornbaptised 1 June 1720
Died2 October 1764(1764-10-02) (aged 44)
Spa, Belgium
Political partyn/a (Whig)

Titles from birth to death

  • 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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