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William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne, KG, KB, PC (c. 16 December 1593 – 25 December 1676), who after 1665 styled himself as Prince William Cavendish, was an English courtier and supporter of the arts.
William Cavendish, 1st duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (born c. 1593—died December 25, 1676, Welbeck, Nottinghamshire, England) was a Royalist commander during the English Civil Wars and a noted patron of poets, dramatists, and other writers.
In 1665, after years in exile on the continent following the king's defeat in the Civil War, he was created Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne by Charles II. William was renowned for his abilities as an athlete and scholar. His interests in art and science were wide-ranging.
Apr 30, 2022 · On 3 November 1620 Cavendish became Viscount Mansfield and on 7 March 1628 Earl of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. In 1629 he inherited his mother's barony of Ogle, together with an estate of £3,000 per annum. In 1638 he became governor of Charles, Prince of Wales, and in 1639 a Privy Counsellor.
May 23, 2018 · Newcastle, William Cavendish, 1st duke of (1593–1676). Newcastle was one of the leading royalist commanders during the Civil War. A man of vast estates in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, he made spectacular progress up the peerage ladder, moving from viscount (1620), to earl (1628), marquis (1643), and finally duke in 1665.
Jun 9, 2024 · 1st duke of Newcastle, William Cavendish. (1593—1676) writer, patron, and royalist army officer. Quick Reference. (1593–1676). Newcastle was one of the leading royalist commanders during the Civil War.
In the north transept of Westminster Abbey is a black and white marble monument to William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle (1593-1676) and his wife Margaret (1623?-1673). This was erected in his lifetime and is by sculptor Grinling Gibbons. His Life.
