CAVENDISH, Lord James (aft.1698-1741).

Published in The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1715-1754, ed. R. Sedgwick, 1970
Available from Boydell and Brewer

Constituency

Dates

6 May - 5 Nov. 1741

Family and Education

b. aft. 1698, 2nd s. of William Cavendish, M.P., 2nd Duke of Devonshire; bro. of William Cavendish, Mq. of Hartington, and Lord Charles Cavendish. unm.

Offices Held

Capt. 3 Ft. Gds. 1727; col. 34 Ft. 1738-d.

Biography

Returned for Malton on the Wentworth Woodhouse interest, Lord James Cavendish died a few months later, 5 Nov. 1741.

Ref Volumes: 1715-1754

Author: Romney R. Sedgwick

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