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William 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 University of Cambridge. He served as Lord President of the Council from 1725 to 1729.



Preceded by:
The Duke of Devonshire 		Lord Steward
1707–1710 		Followed by:
The Duke of Buckingham and Normanby
Preceded by:
The Earl Poulett 		Lord Steward
1714–1716 		Followed by:
The Duke of Kent
Preceded by:
The Earl of Nottingham 		Lord President of the Council
1716–1717 		Followed by:
The Earl of Sunderland
Preceded by:
The Lord Carleton 		Lord President of the Council
1725–1729 		Followed by:
The Lord Trevor


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