William Cavendish

• Born on December 27, 1552
• Deceased on March 3, 1626, at the age of 73 years

Parents

• William Cavendish (c. 1505 - 1557), Member of Parliament for Thirsk in 1547, treasurer of the Chamber
• Bess Hardwick (1521 - 1608)

Family

• Married in 1580, with Anne Kighley, issuing
  • William (c. 1590 - 1628)
  • Frances (1593 - 1613)

Occupations

• lord-lieutenant of Derbyshire (1619 - 1626)