Spencer Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire (1833-1908; ODNB), as Marquess of Hartington a Liberal cabinet minister; became Liberal Unionist 1886; lord president of the council, 1895-1903; instrumental in the passage of the Education Act of 1902 and in imperial defence policy; Unionist free trader.

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• 16 Dec 1906

See also Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire, Victor Christian William