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William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
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Known as
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- 1720-1729 Lord Cavendish of Hardwick
- 1729-1755 Marquess of Hartington
- 1755-1764 The Duke of Devonshire
Education
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- At home
Offices
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- Master of the Horse, 1750-1755
- Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1755-1756
- First Lord of the Treasury, 1756-1757
- Lord Chamberlain, 1757-1762
Lord Lieutenancies
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- Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, 1756-1764
Peerage Titles
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By writ of acceleration
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By inheritance
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Chivalric Orders
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- Knight of the Garter, 1756
Privy Council
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- Privy Councillor, 1751
- Privy Councillor in Ireland, 1761
Parliamentary Positions
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- Member of Parliament for Derbyshire, 1741-1751
| Preceded by: The Duke of Newcastle | Prime Minister 1756–1757 | Succeeded by: The Duke of Newcastle |