John Cavendish

John Cavendish
The death of Wat Tyler (Cavendish far right, bearing decorated sword)
Bornc. 1346
Cavendish, Suffolk, England
Died15 June 1381
NationalityEnglish
Occupation(s)Judge, politician
SpouseAlice de Odingsells
ChildrenJohn Cavendish
Parent(s)Robert de Gernon of Grimston Hall, Trimley St Martin, Suffolk
RelativesRobert de Gernon (grandfather)
Sir William Cavendish and George Cavendish (great-grandsons)

Sir John Cavendish (c. 1346 – 15 June 1381) was an English judge and politician from Cavendish, Suffolk, England. He and the village gave the name Cavendish to the aristocratic families of the Dukedoms of Devonshire, Newcastle and Portland.