William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
(1720-1764)

Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom – William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire was born in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on May 8th, 1720 and died in Spa (City in Wallonia, Belgium) on October 2nd, 1764 at the age of 44. Today William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire would be 303 years old.

Age

how old was William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire when he died?

William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire died in 1764 at the age of 44.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 8th, 1720 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Death Date	October 2nd, 1764 (Tuesday)
Death place	Spa City in Wallonia, Belgium
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

Birthday

When was William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire born?

William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire was born on May 8th, 1720.

Death

When did William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire die?

William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire died on October 2nd, 1764 at the age of 44 in Spa (City in Wallonia, Belgium). Today William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire would be 303 years old.