William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire
(1672-1729), Whig leaderLater Stuart Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 4 portraits
William Cavendish was a powerful landowner and a member of the Whig party, who were supporters of the Revolution of 1689 and opponents of absolutist monarchy. In the 1700s he held various government offices which he gave up when Queen Anne dismissed the Whig government. When George I became King in 1714 Cavendish rose to prominence again.
William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire
by Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
oil on canvas, circa 1715
NPG 3202
William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire
by John Faber Jr, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1733
NPG D33095
William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire
by John Faber Jr, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1733 (circa 1710-1716)
NPG D4465
William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire
by John Faber Jr, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1733 (circa 1710-1716)
NPG D19210
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