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Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (née Spencer; / dʒɔːrˈdʒeɪnə / jor-JAY-nə; 7 June 1757 – 30 March 1806), was an English aristocrat, socialite, political organiser, author, and activist. Born into the Spencer family, married into the Cavendish family, she was the first wife of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire, and ...
Deborah Vivien Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, DCVO (born Deborah Vivien Freeman-Mitford and latterly Deborah, Dowager Duchess of Devonshire; 31 March 1920 – 24 September 2014) was an English aristocrat, writer, memoirist, and socialite.
Duchess of Devonshire. Some women to have held the title Duchess of Devonshire, as wives of the Duke of Devonshire, include: Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1646–1710), wife of the first duke. Rachel Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1674 – 1725), wife of the second duke.
Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, was a writer, political agitator and amateur diplomat, keen musician and traveller, mineralogist and forward-thinking parent. Read more about her life and accomplishments in the history of Chatsworth.
Jan 28, 2021 · She was the charming and beautiful Georgian noblewoman immortalised by Keira Knightley in the 2008 film, The Duchess, and the great-great-great-great aunt of Diana, Princess of Wales. So, who exactly was the real Georgiana Spencer, the Duchess of Devonshire? Here’s everything you need to know. Early life
As Duchess of Devonshire, she assumed daunting political, social, and cultural responsibilities for which her youth ill-equipped her. Although expected to behave with impeccable propriety while entertaining the country's most influential men and women, her refreshing lack of formality in manner and dress enchanted most observers and launched a ...
Louise Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1832-1911) Duchess Louise was a society beauty, Mistress of the Robes to Queen Victoria, and hostess of the exclusive Devonshire House ball, she was also a keen walker and capable of 'landing a salmon with more than average skill'.
Sep 25, 2014 · Deborah Vivien Freeman-Mitford Cavendish, the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, who died this week at age 94, was a celebrated young socialite, the savior and stewardess of one of England’s ...
Dec 24, 2013 · Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire between 1774 – 1806, is one of history’s most complicated and fascinating characters. Beautiful, intelligent and charismatic, she quickly became the 18th century equivalent of today’s ‘It Girl.’.
Oct 27, 2016 · In the late eighteenth century, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, was a notable figure, loathed as she was loved. Throughout her life, the Duchess won and lost fortunes, giving into a compulsion that threw her into financial ruin and pitted her against some of society’s most notorious ne’er-do-wells.
