Family and Education
b. 24 Dec. 1550, 1st s. of Sir William Cavendish by his 3rd w. and bro. of Sir Charles and William Cavendish II. educ. Eton 1560; privately; G. Inn 1567; travelled abroad. m. 9 Feb. 1568, Grace Talbot, yst. da. of his stepfather, George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury, s.p. At least 8ch. illegit. suc. fa. 1557, mother 1607.
Offices Held
Capt. in Netherlands Apr. 1574, col. July 1574.
J.p. Derbys. from c. 1573, Staffs. from c. 1593; sheriff, Derbys. 1582 – 83, 1608–9.
Parlimentarian
Main residence: Tutbury, Staffs.
Notes
This biography is based upon D. N. Durant, Bess of Hardick.
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Commons 1558-1603
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CAVENDISH, Henry (1550-1616)
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