Name Lord Cavendish Died September 23, 1880 | Role William Cavendish\'s son Parents William Cavendish | |
Grandparents George Cavendish, 1st Earl of Burlington Great-grandparents Charlotte Cavendish, Marchioness of Hartington, William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire People also search for George Cavendish, 1st Earl of Burlington, William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire, William Cavendish | ||
Lord George Henry Cavendish (19 August 1810 – 23 September 1880, Ashford Hall, Derbyshire) was a British nobleman and politician. He was the second son of Hon. William Cavendish and Louisa O'Callaghan. He was known as George Henry Cavendish until 1858, when his brother succeeded as Duke of Devonshire and he was given precedence as the son of a duke by Royal Warrant of Precedence.
He replaced his older brother, William, as Member of Parliament (MP) for North Derbyshire when the latter succeeded their grandfather as Earl of Burlington. Cavendish would retain the seat until his death in 1880.
He married Louisa Lascelles, daughter of Henry Lascelles, 2nd Earl of Harewood on 4 July 1835 and had six children:
He raised the 9th (High Peak Rifles of Bakewell) Derbyshire Rifle Volunteer Corps on 28 February 1860 during the enthusiasm for the Volunteer movement. This later became part of the 3rd Administrative Battalion of Derbyshire Volunteers under his command. He retired and became Honorary Colonel of the unit in 1867. It was later commanded by his son, James Charles Cavendish.