His Grace The Duke of Devonshire | |
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Prime Minister of Great Britain | |
In office 16 November 1756 – 25 June 1757 | |
Preceded by | The Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne |
Succeeded by | The Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne |
Personal details | |
Born | baptised 1 June 1720 |
Died | 2 October 1764 Spa, Belgium | (aged 44)
Political party | n/a (Whig) |
William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire, KG, PC (bapt. 1 June 1720 - 2 October 1764) was a British Whig statesman who was Prime Minister of Great Britain for a short period of time.