William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle

William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle (1592–1676) was a politician, poet and soldier.

Also recorded as Baron Ogle of Bothal William Cavendish; marquess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne William Cavendish; William Cavendish Duke of Newcastle; Viscount Mansfield William Cavendish; earl of Newcastle-upon-Tyne William Cavendish; William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle.

Overview

Born at Handsworth in 1592, died at Welbeck in 1676.

In detail

William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle studied at St John's College. the recorded working language is English.

Positions recorded include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England and Member of the 1614 Parliament.

Distinctions recorded are Order of the Garter.

Sources

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“William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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