biography text
Lord Frederick Cavendish succeeded his brother, Lord Hartington, for Derbyshire, transferring to the family seat at Derby at the next general election. He died 21 Oct. 1803.
CAVENDISH, Lord Frederick (1729-1803).
Family and Education
b. Aug. 1729, 3rd s. of William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire; bro. of William Cavendish, Mq. of Hartington, and Lord George Augustus Cavendish. unm.
Offices Held
Ensign 1 Ft. Gds. 1749, lt. 2 Ft. Gds. 1752, lt.-col. 29 Ft. 1755; capt. and lt.-col. 1 Ft. Gds. 1756; col. 1758; col. 67 Ft. 1759 – 60, 34 Ft. 1760 – 97; maj.-gen. 1761, lt.-gen. 1770; gen. 1782; f.m. 1796.
Ld. of the bedchamber to the Duke of Cumberland 1757 – 65.
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