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Peregrine Cavendish,
the 12th Duke of Devonshire, is the latest in a long
line of Cavendish's who have served King, Queen and
country - and themselves - for half a millennium.
Indeed, this year marks the 500th anniversary of the
founding of the Derbyshire dynasty with the birth in 1505
of Sir William Cavendish, the husband of the famous Bess
of Hardwick - although the family can trace it's lineage
back across eight centuries to Norman times. |
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Fifteen generations of Cavendish's have survived and
prospered since Sir William's son, also William,
became the first Earl of Devonshire in 1618, and
with more consistent splendour than any other
great English dynasty. Down the centuries the
family have produced great statesmen - the Fourth
Duke of Devonshire was Prime Minister of England,
and then Lord Chancellor: proconsuls, great builders
and patrons of the arts - and the turf, leading
socialites and politicians; several eccentrics,
and at least three scientists of note, including
one of genius - Henry Cavendish who has refurbished
the Hotel for you. His passion for the Hotel shines
through with the quality of the rooms
being exemplary. |
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