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George Cavendish

1766 – 1849

Anglo-Irish politician

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About George Cavendish

Lived 1766 – 1849 (aged 82).

George Cavendish (26 August 1766 – 13 February 1849), styled The Honourable from 1792, was an Anglo-Irish politician.

Cavendish was the son of Sir Henry Cavendish, 2nd Baronet and Sarah Bradshaw, who was created Baroness Waterpark in 1792. He served in the Irish House of Commons as the Member of Parliament for St Johnstown between 1790 and 1797, before representing Cavan Borough between 1798 and its disenfranchisement in 1800. He later served as Secretary to the Lords of the Treasury of Ireland.

On 26 February 1803, Cavendish married Letitia Catherine Caulfeild, daughter of James Caulfeild. Following her death in 1805, he married secondly Catherine Smyth, daughter of Ralph Smyth, on 15 November 1807.

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Important facts

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Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland
Also known as
Hon. George Cavendish

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Cavendish?

Anglo-Irish politician

When was George Cavendish born?

George Cavendish was born on 26 August 1766.

When did George Cavendish die?

George Cavendish died on 13 February 1849.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Cavendish

· Wikidata: Q25184357

· DBpedia: George Cavendish (Irish politician)

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