Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire
(1833-1908), Politician and Captain; ex-officio Trustee of the National Portrait GallerySitter in 56 portraits
Statesman; served under Gladstone but opposed Home Rule for Ireland and with Chamberlain founded Liberal Unionist Party. President of Council in Salisbury's second administration and under Balfour 1902-3.
Related People
- Georgiana Dorothy (née Cavendish), Countess of Carlisle (grandmother)
- George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle (grandfather)
- Lord Edward Cavendish (brother)
- Lord Frederick Charles Cavendish (brother)
- Lord George Henry Cavendish (uncle)
- Lord Richard Cavendish (uncle)
- Lord Richard Frederick Cavendish (nephew)
- William Cavendish (grandfather)
- William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire (father)
- Louise Frederica Augusta Cavendish (née von Alten), Duchess of Devonshire (formerly Duchess of Manchester) (wife)
- Victor Christian William Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire (nephew)
- Lady Louisa Caroline Egerton (née Cavendish) (sister)
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