William Cavendish, Earl of Burlington

• Name — Earl of Burlington • Office — Chancellor of the University of Derby • Term Start — March 2018 • Deputy — Kathryn Mitchell (2018–present) • Predecessor — Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire • Birth Name — William Cavendish • Born — 6 June 1969 • Birthplace — Tooting, London, England • Occupation — Photographer • Parents — Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire Amanda Heywood-Lonsdale • Children — 3 • Education — Eton College • Alma Mater — University of Cambridge

William Cavendish was born at St George's Hospital in south London, the eldest child and only son of Peregrine Cavendish, and his wife, Amanda (née Heywood-Lonsdale), at the time the Marquess and Marchioness of Hartington. He was styled Earl of Burlington from birth. Lord Burlington was educated at Eton College and the University of Cambridge. He subsequently studied photography under Jorge Lewinski. His father succeeded as the Dukedom of Devonshire in 2004. Lord Burlington has not assumed the title Marquess of Hartington as all previous heirs apparent to the dukedom have done. In 2007, he married former model, fashion editor, and stylist Laura Roundell (former wife of the Hon Orlando Montagu, younger son of the 11th Earl of Sandwich) in a private ceremony. They have three children, a son and two daughters: • Lady Maud Cavendish (born in March 2009) • James Cavendish, Lord Cavendish (born 12 December 2010); second in line of succession to the Dukedom of Devonshire • Lady Elinor Cavendish (born 2013) He is the owner of Pratt's Club. Lord Burlington was picked as the High Sheriff of Derbyshire for the year 2019–2020.

Within a wing of Lismore Castle, the Irish seat of the Dukes of Devonshire, Lord Burlington has established the notable contemporary arts gallery, Lismore Castle Arts.

The authorities additionally record the headings Bill Burlington, Bill Cavendish and William Burlington. His recorded languages were English and British English. He was the child of Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire and Amanda Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. He married Laura Cavendish, Countess of Burlington. 3 children are recorded: Lady Maud Cavendish, James Cavendish, Lord Cavendish and Lady Elinor Cavendish.