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Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire (1833-1908), Liberal politician

Sitter in 46 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.

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Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire
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