William Cavendish, 3rd Earl of Devonshire
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William Cavendish, 3rd Earl of Devonshire

William Cavendish, 3rd Earl of Devonshire

Born

October 10, 1617

Died

November 23, 1684

Spouse(s)

Elizabeth Cecil

Children

William and Anne

Parents

William Cavendish, 2nd Earl of Devonshire and Christian Bruce

William Cavendish, 3rd Earl of Devonshire (c. October 10, 1617 – November 23, 1684) was the son of William Cavendish, 2nd Earl of Devonshire.

He married Lady Elizabeth Cecil, daughter of William Cecil, 2nd Earl of Salisbury, on 4 March 1639. They had two children:

  • William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire (1641–1707)
  • Lady Anne Cavendish (c. 1660–?), married John Cecil, 5th Earl of Exeter and had issue.