Family and Education

b. Aug. 1729, 3rd s. of William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire; bro. of William Cavendish, Mq. of Hartington, and Lord George Augustus Cavendish. unm.

Offices Held

Ensign 1 Ft. Gds. 1749, lt. 2 Ft. Gds. 1752, lt.-col. 29 Ft. 1755; capt. and lt.-col. 1 Ft. Gds. 1756; col. 1758; col. 67 Ft. 1759-60, 34 Ft. 1760-97; maj.-gen. 1761, lt.-gen. 1770; gen. 1782; f.m. 1796.

Ld. of the bedchamber to the Duke of Cumberland 1757-65.

Biography

Lord Frederick Cavendish succeeded his brother, Lord Hartington, for Derbyshire, transferring to the family seat at Derby at the next general election. He died 21 Oct. 1803.

Ref Volumes: 1715-1754

Author: Romney R. Sedgwick

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