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Há 4 dias · From 1692 to the death of her sister Mary, Anne, Princess of Denmark, and her husband lived here, not being on the best of terms with their then Majesties. For a century and a half this house has been one of the special rendezvous of the Whig party.
Há 4 dias · Cavendish, Duke of Devonshire. — Sir William Cavendish, descended from an ancient family who took their name from Cavendish in Suffolk , the place of their residence, settled in Derbyshire in consequence of his marriage with the heiress of Hard wick, about the year 1544; by which match he became possessed of Hardwick-hall, and ...
Há 3 dias · As the duchess socialised around the country, Gilbert would often be required to travel with her, creating the style of the day for her. The Duchess of Devonshire. Thomas Gainsborough 1783. We know very little about this man, but we know that with his first wife/partner, Mary they had two children, Elizabeth and John.
Há 3 dias · As Elaine Chalus's recent work reveals, genteel women of the land-owning elite played an important role in the networks of patronage and deference which tied together eighteenth century rural society, entertaining voters in their great country houses, corresponding with their husband's allies, and, in the case of great ladies such as ...
27 de mai. de 2024 · It descended to William Cavendish, duke of Devonshire (d. 1811), and to William George Spencer Cavendish, duke of Devonshire (d. 1858), who acquired much neighbouring property, including the Corney House and Heathfield House estates, and held 655 a., covering half of the parish, in 1847.
Há 5 dias · The Most Noble Order of the Garter was founded by Edward III of England in 1348. Dates shown are of nomination or installation; coloured rows indicate sovereigns, princes of Wales, medieval ladies, modern royal knights and ladies, and stranger knights and ladies, none of whom counts toward the 24-member limit.
Há 5 dias · William Cavendish, 4th Earl of Devonshire, was elevated to Marquis of Hartington and the duke of Devonshire on the same day in 1694 by William III and Mary II -- the same day the head of the house of Russell was created duke of Bedford.
