The "Bachelor Duke" after whom the Cavendish banana was named.
Born Paris, son of the 5th Duke, who died in 1811. Had a strong interest in gardening and agriculture and gave his estates a lot of attention. At his Chatsworth estate had Joseph Paxton move a whole village, Edensor, so that it did not spoil the view of his mansion house.
Failed to marry the woman of his choice and died unmarried. The title passed to his cousin William.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire
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London's first public park. Known locally as Vicky Park or the People's Park, it was laid out by Sir James Pennethorne. It became a welcome relief from the cramped living conditions of the East End...
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Swedish botanist. Came to London in June 1760 to promote Carl Linnaeus’ taxonomy and used it to catalogue the natural history collections at the British Museum. Travelled with Joseph Banks on Capta...
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Formed as a Territorial Force battalion in The London Regiment in 1908. On 31 December 1921 the battalion amalgamated with the 15th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (Prince of Wal...
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