Evelyn Cavendish
British noblewoman
Born on: August 27, 1870Died on: April 2, 1960
Aged: 89 years 219 days (1075 months)
Nationality: British
Birth Sign: Virgo
Evelyn Emily Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire,, was the wife of Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire. She was the elder daughter of politician and diplomat Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne, and grew up amidst public life.
Evelyn's marriage to Cavendish, nephew and heir presumptive of Spencer Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire, led to her becoming Duchess of Devonshire in 1908.
With her position, she oversaw the reorganisation of the Devonshire estates and presided over four English houses and one Irish castle.
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