Name James Cavendish Died 1741 | Role British Politician | |
Parents Rachel Russell, William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire Siblings Lady Rachel Cavendish, Henrietta Cavendish Cousins Lady Catherine Manners Grandparents William Russell, Lord Russell, Rachel Russell, Lady Russell, William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire Similar People William Russell - Lord Rus, Rachel Russell - Lady Rus, Robert Walpole | ||
Colonel Lord James Cavendish (born 1701 - died 1741) was a British soldier and politician, the third son of William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire.
On 1 November 1738, he was appointed colonel of the 34th Regiment of Foot. He led the regiment during the War of Jenkins' Ear, and was present at several engagements, including the investment of Cartagena and the attempt upon Cuba. He was returned in May 1741 as member for Malton, while in Jamaica between the two aforementioned engagements, but he died in November, presumably of tropical illness.
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