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SIR WILLIAM CAVENDISH 7th DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE Statesman and benefactor Date: 1808 - 1891
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1808 1891 Benefactor Cavendish Devonshire Parliament Whiskers
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This photograph captures Sir William Cavendish, the 7th Duke of Devonshire, in the prime of his life during the 7th Parliament, held in 1844. Born on August 17, 1808, Cavendish was a prominent statesman and benefactor of his time, hailing from one of the most distinguished families in British history. The Duke is depicted here in formal attire, wearing a top hat and a white cravat adorned with a bow, his whiskers neatly trimmed. His serious expression and the solemn atmosphere of the Parliament add an air of importance and gravity to the image. Cavendish served as a Member of Parliament for Derbyshire from 1832 to 1834, and later became the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster from 1852 to 1854. As a benefactor, Cavendish is best known for his patronage of the arts and sciences. He was a generous supporter of the Royal Society and the British Museum, and played a key role in the restoration of Chatsworth House, the ancestral home of the Cavendish family. This photograph, taken in 1874, when Cavendish was in his seventies, offers a glimpse into the life of a man who made significant contributions to British politics and culture. The image is a testament to the Duke's enduring legacy and the rich history of the Cavendish family.
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