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| Preceded by: The Duke of OrmondeJames Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde ( October 19, 1610 1688) was an Anglo-Irish statesman and soldier. He was the eldest son of Thomas Butler, Viscount Thurles, and of Elizabeth, daughter of Sir John Poyntz, and the grandson of Walter, 11th Earl of Ormonde. | Lord StewardLord Steward or Lord Steward of the Household in England, an important official of the monarch's household. He is always a member of the government, a peer and a Privy Councillor. Up to 1782, the office was one of considerable political importance and car 1689–1707 | Followed by: The Duke of DevonshireWilliam Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire (ca. 1673 1729). He married The Hon. Rachel Russell (1674 1725), daughter of William, Lord Russell. One of their grandsons was the famous scientist Henry Cavendish who endowed the Cavendish Laboratory at the Unive |
| Preceded by: William Cavendish | Earl of DevonshireThe Dukes of Devonshire are members of the aristocratic Cavendish family in the United Kingdom. They were related to the 17th century Dukes of Newcastle, with whom they shared the family name of Cavendish. Although in modern usage the county of Devon is n | Followed by: William CavendishWilliam Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire (ca. 1673 1729). He married The Hon. Rachel Russell (1674 1725), daughter of William, Lord Russell. One of their grandsons was the famous scientist Henry Cavendish who endowed the Cavendish Laboratory at the Unive |
| Preceded by: New Creation | Duke of DevonshireThe Dukes of Devonshire are members of the aristocratic Cavendish family in the United Kingdom. They were related to the 17th century Dukes of Newcastle, with whom they shared the family name of Cavendish. Although in modern usage the county of Devon is n |