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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 ...
Mar 30, 2014 · Today marks the anniversary of the last day of Georgiana's life and as a special request for a regular visitor, my article today is an account of the death of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. Since 1774, Georgiana had been the wife of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire.
Georgiana Cavendish Facts. 1. Once Upon a Time. Born in Northamptonshire on June 7, 1757, Georgiana Spencer was her mother’s absolute favorite “dear little Gee.”. As a young girl, Georgiana knew nothing but comfort and love. Her family was wildly wealthy and her parents enjoyed a very happy marriage.
John Downman. After nine years of marriage, the Devonshires would celebrate the birth of their first child, Georgiana (1783-1858) known as Little G, who was followed two years later by Harriet (1785-1862), known as Harryo. The sisters were joined by a brother William, known as Hart, who would become the 6th Duke of Devonshire (1790-1858) in ...
Oct 13, 2012 · Cavendish, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire and others, The Two Duchesses, Family Correspondence ed by Vere Foster (Blackie & Son, 1898, London) Foreman, Amanda, Cavendish (née Spencer), Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806) Oxford Dictionary of National Biography , Oxford University Press, 2004; online edn Sept 2010, accessed 11 Oct 2012)
Sep 5, 2022 · Georgiana Cavendish (née Spencer), Duchess of Devonshire (1757–1806) was described by her contemporaries as ‘a phenomenon’ and a ‘constant charm’ – she lived a life of extremes which began with her marriage, aged 17, to William Cavendish, 5 th Duke of Devonshire (1748 –1811) in 1774. The union was immediately an unhappy one as ...
Jan 28, 2021 · The first successful pregnancy resulted in the birth of Lady Georgiana Dorothy Cavendish on 12 July 1783. Another daughter, Lady Harriet Elizabeth Cavendish was born in 1785. Finally, in 1790, the Duchess gave birth to a male heir to the dukedom: William George Spencer Cavendish, who took the title of Marquess of Hartington at birth.
