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Charles Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham

1793 – 1863

British politician

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About Charles Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham

Lived 1793 – 1863 (aged 70). Charles Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham was a British politician.

Charles Compton Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham, who built Latimer House. Charles Compton Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham (28 August 1793 – 12 November 1863) was a British Liberal politician.

Early life Cavendish was the fourth son of George Augustus Henry Cavendish, 1st Earl of Burlington, third son of the former Prime Minister William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire, and his wife Lady Charlotte Elizabeth Boyle, daughter of the architect Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington and 4th Earl of Cork. His mother was Lady Elizabeth Compton, daughter of Charles Compton, 7th Earl of Northampton.

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Important facts

Born
28 August 1793
Birth century
18th century
Died
12 November 1863, London
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Positions held
Member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Charles Compton Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham?

British politician (1793-1863)

When was Charles Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham born?

Charles Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham was born on 28 August 1793.

When did Charles Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham die?

Charles Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham died on 12 November 1863 in London.

What was Charles Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham's occupation?

Charles Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham was a politician.

What nationality was Charles Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham?

Charles Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham

· Wikidata: Q5076148

· DBpedia: Charles Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham

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