Name William 2nd | Died August 31, 1700 | |
Parents George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax Spouse Mary Finch (m. 1695–1700), Elizabeth Grimston (m. 1687–1694) Children Lady Anne Savile, Lady Dorothy Savile, Lady Mary Savile Grandchildren Charlotte Cavendish, Marchioness of Hartington Great grandchildren William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire | ||
William Savile, 2nd Marquess of Halifax (1665 – 31 August 1700) was the son of George Savile, 1st Viscount Halifax and Dorothy Savile, Viscountess Halifax (nee Spencer). He was educated in Geneva in 1677 and matriculated at Christ Church, Oxford in 1681, but did not take a degree. He travelled on the continent in 1684–1687, returning on his brother's death. From that time, he was known as Lord Eland, from his father's subsidiary title of Baron Savile of Eland.
He was a Member of Parliament for Newark-on-Trent from 1689 to 1695. He was a Tory and voted in 1689 that the throne was not vacant.
He had four daughters including:
He died in 1700, at an early age from "an inward feavour". Having died without male issue, the title became extinct, but was succeeded in his baronetcy by a cousin.