The Earl of Devonshire | |
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 William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire | |
| Born | 27 December 1552 |
| Died | 3 March 1626 Hardwick, Derbyshire, England |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Keighley, Elizabeth Boughton |
| Children | William Cavendish, 2nd Earl of Devonshire Frances Cavendish Gilbert Cavendish James Cavendish |
| Parent(s) | Sir William Cavendish Bess of Hardwick |
William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire (27 December 1552 – 3 March 1626) was an English nobleman, politician, and courtier.