Memoranda on State of Affairs, 1759-1762: The Devonshire DiaryOffices of the Royal Historical Society, University College London, 1982 - Great Britain - 199 pages The powerful Cavendish dynasty had its humble beginnings with Sir John Cavendish who worked his way up from obscurity to become Chief Justice of the King's Bench in 1366. By the time of William (1720- 1764), the Cavendish family had married into the right families and had created an important power base in Devon and Nottingham. William married Charlotte Boyle, daughter of the 3rd Earl of Burlington. He became prominent in politics and his diaries concern some of the pivotal political events of the day. |
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