Person    | Male  Born 27/4/1808  Died 21/12/1891

William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire

Born Berkeley Square. Inherited the Dukedom from his cousin the 6th Duke, who died 1858. Father of Spencer Compton, the 8th Duke. Inherited land in Eastbourne, where a statue was erected for him.

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William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire

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St Nicholas churchyard extension - north gate - north gate, west pier

This acre of ground was presented to the parish of Chiswick by His Grace the ...

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