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Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire

Second wife of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire · Historical Figures · Lived 1758 to 1824 · aged 65

Elizabeth Christiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire was an English aristocrat and letter writer. She is best known as Lady Elizabeth Foster, the close friend of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire.

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Elizabeth supplanted the Duchess, gaining the affections of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire and later marrying him. Several of her letters are preserved.

Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1758 to 1824 · aged 65