Dorothy Bentinck, Duchess of Portland facts for kids
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The Duchess of Portland
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Dorothy Bentinck, Duchess of Portland
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| Tenure | 8 November 1766 – 3 June 1794 |
| Born | 27 August 1750 |
| Died | 3 June 1794 (aged 43) London, England |
| Buried | St Marylebone Parish Church |
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| Father | William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire |
| Mother | Charlotte Boyle, 6th Baroness Clifford |
Dorothy Bentinck, Duchess of Portland (born Lady Dorothy Cavendish; 27 August 1750 – 3 June 1794) was an important lady in British history. She was the wife of William Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland, who served as the Prime Minister of Great Britain. She is also a very distant relative of Queen Elizabeth II, being her great-great-great-grandmother through the Queen's mother's side of the family.
Who Was Dorothy Cavendish?
Dorothy Cavendish was born on 27 August 1750. Her father was William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire, who also served as the Prime Minister of Great Britain. Her mother was Lady Charlotte Boyle, 6th Baroness Clifford. This means Dorothy grew up in a very important and influential family.
Marriage and Family Life
On 8 November 1766, Dorothy Cavendish married William Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland. He later became the Prime Minister. Together, they had nine children. Some of their notable children included:
- William Bentinck, 4th Duke of Portland (born 1768)
- Lord William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck (born 1774)
- Lady Charlotte Cavendish-Bentinck (born 1775)
- Lord Charles Bentinck (born 1780)
Later Years and Legacy
Dorothy, the Duchess of Portland, passed away on 3 June 1794. She was buried in St Marylebone Parish Church in London. Her life connected two powerful political families in Britain. Her family line continued to be important in British history.
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Memorial to the 3rd Duke of Portland and his family at the family vault in St Marylebone Parish Church
