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Biography of Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691
In 1610 William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1592-1676 (17) was appointed Knight of the Bath.
After 1610 William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1592-1676 and Elizabeth Bassett Countess Newcastle upon Tyne 1592-1643 were married.
Around 1616 William Larkin 1582-1619 (34). Portrait of Elizabeth Bassett Countess Newcastle upon Tyne 1592-1643 (24).
Before 1616 Henry Howard 1592-1616 and Elizabeth Bassett Countess Newcastle upon Tyne 1592-1643 were married.
On 03 Nov 1620 William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1592-1676 (27) was appointed Viscount Mansfield.
On 07 Mar 1628 William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1592-1676 (35) was created 1st Earl Newcastle upon Tyne (2C 1628). Elizabeth Bassett Countess Newcastle upon Tyne 1592-1643 (36) by marriage Countess Newcastle upon Tyne (2C 1628).
On 24 Jun 1630 Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 was born to William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1592-1676 (37) and Elizabeth Bassett Countess Newcastle upon Tyne 1592-1643 (38) at Handsworth Manor.
In 1639 William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1592-1676 (46) was appointed Privy Council.
In 1641 John Egerton 2nd Earl Bridgewater 1623-1686 (17) and Elizabeth Cavendish Countess Bridgewater 1627-1663 (14) were married.
Around 1673 Mary Cradock 1633-1699 (39). Portrait of either Elizabeth Cavendish Countess Bridgewater 1627-1663 or Elizabeth Ravenscroft 1544-1588. Tatton Park, Tatton.
On 17 Apr 1643 Elizabeth Bassett Countess Newcastle upon Tyne 1592-1643 (51) died at Bolsover.
In 1650 William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1592-1676 (57) was appointed 450th Knight Garter: Charles II.
In 1652 Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 (21) and Frances Pierrepoint Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1695 (21) were married (he was her Second-Cousin Once-Removed).
On 22 Feb 1654 Elizabeth "Mad Duchess" Cavendish Duchess Albermarle, Duchess Montagu 1654-1734 was born to Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 (23) and Frances Pierrepoint Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1695 (23).
On 24 Nov 1654 Oliver St John 2nd Earl Bolingbroke 1633-1688 (20) and Frances Cavendish Countess Bolingbroke -1678 were married.
In 1659 Henry Cavendish 1659-1680 was born to Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 (28) and Frances Pierrepoint Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1695 (28).
On Jun 1659 Charles Cavendish 1626-1659 (33) died.
On Apr 1660 Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 (29) was elected MP Derbyshire during the Convention Parliament (1C2).
On 25 Jun 1660 Frances Cavendish 1660-1690 was born to Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 (30) and Frances Pierrepoint Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1695 (29).
In 1661 Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 (30) was elected MP Northumberland during the Cavalier Parliament (2C2).
On 22 Oct 1661 Margaret Cavendish Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1661-1716 was born to Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 (31) and Frances Pierrepoint Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1695 (31).
On 14 Jul 1663 Elizabeth Cavendish Countess Bridgewater 1627-1663 (36) died.
In 1665 William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1592-1676 (72) was created 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne (1C 1665). Margaret Lucas Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1623-1673 (42) by marriage Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne (1C 1665).
On 14 Jan 1665 Catherine Cavendish Countess Isle Thanet 1665-1712 was born to Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 (34) and Frances Pierrepoint Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1695 (34).
In 1669 Jane Cavendish 1622-1669 (47) died.
On 30 Dec 1669 Christopher Monck 2nd Duke Albermarle 1653-1688 (16) and Elizabeth "Mad Duchess" Cavendish Duchess Albermarle, Duchess Montagu 1654-1734 (15) were married at Whitehall Palace.
Around 1693 Thomas Murray 1663-1735 (30). Portrait of Christopher Monck 2nd Duke Albermarle 1653-1688.
Around 1749. Canaletto Painter 1697-1768. Whitehall Palace and the Privy Garden from Richmond House.
In 1672 Robert Sidney 4th Earl Leicester 1649-1702 (23) and Elizabeth Egerton Countess Leicester 1653-1709 (18) were married.
Before 07 Dec 1680 Peter Lely 1618-1680. Portrait of Elizabeth Egerton Countess Leicester 1653-1709.
On 19 Aug 1673 Arabella Cavendish 1673-1698 was born to Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 (43) and Frances Pierrepoint Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1695 (42).
In 1676 Mary Cradock 1633-1699 (42) (attributed). Portrait of Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 (45) wearing the his Garter Collar.Kenilworth Castle.
In 1676 Mary Cradock 1633-1699 (42) (attributed). Portrait of Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 (45) wearing the his Garter Collar.Kenilworth Castle.
On 25 Dec 1676 William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1592-1676 (84) died at Welbeck Abbey. He was buried at Westminster Abbey. His Son Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 (46) succeeded 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne (1C 1665). Frances Pierrepoint Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1695 (46) by marriage Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne (1C 1665).
Around 1747. Canaletto Painter 1697-1768. View across the River Thames to Westminster Abbey and Westminster Hall.
1749. Canaletto Painter 1697-1768. Westminster Abbey with a procession of Knights of the Bath. St Margaret's Church adjacent with the flag.
Around 1750. Canaletto Painter 1697-1768. Westminster from near the Terrace of Somerset House, Strand In the distance the Banqueting House, Whitehall Palace, Westminster Abbey and Westminster Bridge.
Around 1801. Benjamin West Painter 1738-1820 (62). Milkmaids in St James' Park, St James' with Westminster Abbey Beyond.
In 1677 Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 (46) was appointed 480th Knight Garter: Charles II.
On 15 Aug 1678 Frances Cavendish Countess Bolingbroke -1678 died.
In 1679 Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 (48) was appointed Privy Council.
On 01 Nov 1680 Henry Cavendish 1659-1680 (21) died.
On 14 Aug 1684 Thomas Tufton 6th Earl Isle Thanet 1644-1729 (39) and Catherine Cavendish Countess Isle Thanet 1665-1712 (19) were married. Catherine Cavendish Countess Isle Thanet 1665-1712 (19) by marriage Countess Isle Thanet.
Before 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst 1644-1710. Portrait of Thomas Tufton 6th Earl Isle Thanet 1644-1729.
In 1685 John Campbell 2nd Earl Breadalbaine and Holland 1662-1752 (22) and Frances Cavendish 1660-1690 (24) were married.
On 29 Oct 1685 Thomas Egerton 1651-1685 (34) died.
On 04 Feb 1690 Frances Cavendish 1660-1690 (29) died.
On 01 Mar 1690 John Holles 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1662-1711 (28) and Margaret Cavendish Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1661-1716 (28) were married (he was her First-Cousin).
On 26 Jul 1691 Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 (61) died at Welbeck Abbey. Duke Newcastle upon Tyne (1C 1665) became extinct. On 23 Sep 1695 Frances Pierrepoint Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1695 (65) died. In 1728 J Bird sculpted the Monument to Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 (61), Frances Pierrepoint Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1695 (60) and their daughter Margaret Cavendish Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1661-1716 (29), Charles Cavendish 1626-1659 and Charles Cavendish -1671 in the Church of St Mary and St Laurence, Bolsover.
On 26 Jul 1691 Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 (61) died at Welbeck Abbey. Duke Newcastle upon Tyne (1C 1665) became extinct. On 23 Sep 1695 Frances Pierrepoint Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1695 (65) died. In 1728 J Bird sculpted the Monument to Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 (61), Frances Pierrepoint Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1695 (60) and their daughter Margaret Cavendish Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1661-1716 (29), Charles Cavendish 1626-1659 and Charles Cavendish -1671 in the Church of St Mary and St Laurence, Bolsover.
On 26 Jul 1691 Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 (61) died at Welbeck Abbey. Duke Newcastle upon Tyne (1C 1665) became extinct. On 23 Sep 1695 Frances Pierrepoint Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1695 (65) died. In 1728 J Bird sculpted the Monument to Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1691 (61), Frances Pierrepoint Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1630-1695 (60) and their daughter Margaret Cavendish Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1661-1716 (29), Charles Cavendish 1626-1659 and Charles Cavendish -1671 in the Church of St Mary and St Laurence, Bolsover.
Before 1692 William Egerton 1649-1691 died.
On 04 Jun 1698 Arabella Cavendish 1673-1698 (24) died.
On 19 Mar 1701 John Egerton 3rd Earl Bridgewater 1646-1701 (54) died. He was buried at Little Gaddesden. His Son Scroop Egerton 1st Duke Bridgewater 1681-1744 (19) succeeded 4th Earl Bridgewater (2C 1617).
In 1709 Elizabeth Egerton Countess Leicester 1653-1709 (55) died.
On 20 Apr 1712 Catherine Cavendish Countess Isle Thanet 1665-1712 (47) died.
On 24 Dec 1716 Margaret Cavendish Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne 1661-1716 (55) died. She was buried in the Church of St Mary and St Laurence, Bolsover.
On 11 Dec 1717 Charles Egerton 1654-1717 (63) died.
Before 11 Sep 1734 Elizabeth "Mad Duchess" Cavendish Duchess Albermarle, Duchess Montagu 1654-1734 died.On 11 Sep 1734 she was buried at Westminster Abbey.
Family Trees
Paternal Family Tree: Cavendish
Descent
Kings Wessex: Great x 24 Grand Son of Aethelwulf King Wessex -858
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 13 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd 1100-1170
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 19 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg, King Deheubarth 880-950
Kings Powys: Great x 14 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys 1047-1132
Kings England: Great x 5 Grand Son of Edward IV King England 1442-1483
Kings Scotland: Great x 16 Grand Son of William "Lion" I King Scotland 1143-1214
Kings Franks: Great x 15 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks 1120-1180
Kings France: Great x 11 Grand Son of Philip "Fair" IV King France 1268-1314
Ancestry
Father: William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne 1592-1676 4 x Great Grandson of Edward IV King England 1442-1483 
Cavendish Arms
GrandFather: Charles Cavendish 1553-1617 Cavendish Arms
Great GrandFather: William Cavendish 1505-1557 Cavendish Arms
Great x 2 GrandFather: Thomas Cavendish 1472-1524 Cavendish Arms
Great x 3 GrandFather: Thomas Cavendish 1430-1477 Cavendish Arms
Great x 4 GrandFather: William Cavendish 1402-1433 Cavendish Arms
Great x 4 GrandMother: Joan Staventon
Great x 3 GrandMother: Catherine Scudamore 1434-1489
Great x 4 GrandFather: John Scudamore 1383-1434
Great x 2 GrandMother: Alice Smith 1478-1515
Great GrandMother: Bess of Hardwick Countess Shrewsbury, Countess Waterford 1527-1608
Great x 2 GrandFather: John Hardwick -1528
Great x 2 GrandMother: Elizabeth Leeke 1497-1556
Great x 3 GrandFather: Thomas Leeke of Hasland 1458-1523
Great x 4 GrandFather: William Leeke of Lakeford 1418-1456
Great x 3 GrandMother: Margaret Vaux 1465-
Great x 4 GrandFather: William Vaux of Harrowden 1436-1471
GrandMother: Catherine Ogle 8th Baroness Ogle 1570-1629 3 x Great Granddaughter of Edward IV King England 1442-1483
Great GrandFather: Cuthbert Ogle 7th Baron Ogle 1540-1597 2 x Great Grandson of Edward IV King England 1442-1483
Great x 2 GrandFather: Robert Ogle 5th Baron Ogle 1513-1545 Great Grandson of Edward IV King England 1442-1483
Great x 3 GrandFather: Robert Ogle 4th Baron Ogle 1490-1530 5 x Great Grandson of King Edward III England
Great x 4 GrandFather: Ralph Ogle 3rd Baron Ogle 1468-1512 6 x Great Grandson of Edward "Longshanks" I King England 1239-1307
Great x 4 GrandMother: Margaret Gascoigne Baroness Ogle 4 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward III England
Great x 3 GrandMother: Anne Lumley Baroness Ogle Granddaughter of Edward IV King England 1442-1483
Great x 4 GrandFather: Thomas Lumley -1487 4 x Great Grandson of King Edward III England
Great x 4 GrandMother: Elizabeth York 1464- Daughter of Edward IV King England 1442-1483 
York Arms
Mother: Elizabeth Bassett Countess Newcastle upon Tyne 1592-1643 17 x Great Granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
GrandFather: William Bassett 1551-1601 16 x Great Grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great GrandFather: William Bassett 1519- 15 x Great Grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 2 GrandFather: William Bassett 1493-1553 14 x Great Grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 GrandFather: William Bassett 1464-1506 13 x Great Grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 GrandFather: William Bassett 1436-1498 12 x Great Grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great GrandMother: Elizabeth Fitzherbert 1515-1562 
Fitzherbert Arms
Great x 2 GrandFather: Anthony Fitzherbert 1466-1538 Fitzherbert Arms
Great x 3 GrandFather: Ralph Fitzherbert 1428-1484 Fitzherbert Arms
Great x 4 GrandFather: Nicholas Fitzherbert 1400-1473 Fitzherbert Arms
Great x 4 GrandMother: Alice Booth 1414-1453 
Booth Arms
Great x 3 GrandMother: Elizabeth Marshall 1437-1490
Great x 4 GrandFather: John Marshall 1411-1460
Great x 2 GrandMother: Maud aka Matilda Cotton 1488-1551
Great x 3 GrandFather: Richard Cotton 1455-1497
Great x 4 GrandFather: John Cotton 1434-1456
Great x 4 GrandMother: Mary Pole 1438-1469
Great x 3 GrandMother: Joan Brereton 1454-1517
Great x 4 GrandFather: William Brereton 10th Lord Brereton 1414-1456