William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire
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His Grace The Duke of Devonshire KG, PC |
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| Lord President of the Council | |
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In office 6 July 1716 – 16 March 1718 |
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| Monarch | George I |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Nottingham |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Sunderland |
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In office 27 March 1725 – 4 June 1729 |
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George I George II |
| Preceded by | The Lord Carleton |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Trevor |
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| Born | 1672 |
| Died | 4 June 1729 |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse(s) | Rachel Russell |
William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire KG, PC (1672 – 4 June 1729) was a British nobleman and politician, 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 1717 and 1725 to 1729. He married The Hon. Rachel Russell (1674–1725), daughter of William, Lord Russell on 21 June 1688.
They had five children:
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