William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire
The Duke of Devonshire | |
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Portrait by Godfrey Kneller | |
| Lord President of the Council | |
| In office 6 July 1716 – 16 March 1718 | |
| Monarch | George I |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Nottingham |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Sunderland |
| In office 27 March 1725 – 4 June 1729 | |
| Monarchs | George I George II |
| Preceded by | The Lord Carleton |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Trevor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1672 |
| Died | 4 June 1729 (aged 56–57) |
| Party | Whig |
| Spouse | Rachel Russell |
| Children | William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire Lady Rachel Cavendish Lady Elizabeth Cavendish Lord James Cavendish Lord Charles Cavendish |
| Parent(s) | William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire Lady Mary Butler |
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William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire (1672 – 4 June 1729), was a British nobleman and politician. He was the eldest son of William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire, and Lady Mary Butler. A prominent Whig, he was sworn of the Privy Council in 1707, and served as Lord President of the Council from 1716 to 1718 and from 1725 to 1729.