Politician and Author. The 11th Duke of Devonshire, KG, MC, PC, DL. He was the second-born son of Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire and Mary Alice Gascoyne-Ceci, daughter of James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury. Andrew served with Coldstream Guards during World War II and earned the Military Cross for his "gallant and distinguished services" during heavy combat in Italy. He became the 11th Duke of Devonshire after his older brother, William (married to Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy, sister of President John F. Kennedy), was killed in action in 1944. During the 1960s, he held various political positions given to him by his uncle, Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, which he later called "the greatest act of nepotism ever." He penned two non-fiction books, including his memoir, "Accident of Fortune." In 1981 Andrew created the Chatsworth House Trust, which opened the estate to the public and ensured the preservation of his family home for future generations.
Politician and Author. The 11th Duke of Devonshire, KG, MC, PC, DL. He was the second-born son of Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire and Mary Alice Gascoyne-Ceci, daughter of James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury. Andrew served with Coldstream Guards during World War II and earned the Military Cross for his "gallant and distinguished services" during heavy combat in Italy. He became the 11th Duke of Devonshire after his older brother, William (married to Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy, sister of President John F. Kennedy), was killed in action in 1944. During the 1960s, he held various political positions given to him by his uncle, Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, which he later called "the greatest act of nepotism ever." He penned two non-fiction books, including his memoir, "Accident of Fortune." In 1981 Andrew created the Chatsworth House Trust, which opened the estate to the public and ensured the preservation of his family home for future generations.
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ANDREW ROBERT BUXTON CAVENDISH XI DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE
KG PC MC
2 JANUARY 1920 - 3 MAY 2004
AND HIS WIFE
DEBORAH VIVIEN DCVO
NEE MITFORD
31 MARCH 1920 - 24th SEPTEMBER 2014
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