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Bess of Hardwick and William Cavendish (courtier)

William Cavendish (courtier) and Bess of Hardwick were married for 10 years before William Cavendish (courtier) died, leaving behind their partner and 8 children.
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Bess of Hardwick
English noblewoman and businesswoman
(1527-1608) · aged 80
William Cavendish (courtier)
English politician
(1505-1557) · aged 52

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Relationship type Married
Relationship status Partner Died
Start date Aug 1547
End date Oct 1557
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Couple ID 51556282
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1540s

  • Bess of Hardwick and William Cavendish (courtier) celebrated their wedding day.
    Bess 20, William 42
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  • William and Bess had a child together.
    Bess 21, William 43
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  • William and Bess had a child together.
    Bess 21, William 43
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1550s

  • William and Bess had a child together.
    Bess 23, William 45
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  • William and Bess had a child together.
    Bess 25, William 47
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  • William and Bess had a child together.
    Bess 26, William 48
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  • William and Bess had a child together.
    Bess 27, William 49
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  • William and Bess had a child together.
    Bess 28, William 50
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  • William and Bess had a child together.
    Bess 28, William 50
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  • Frances info
    1st child
    Female
    b. 18 Jun 1548
    Age: 477
  • Temperance info
    2nd child
    Female
    b. 10 Jun 1549
    Age: 476
  • Henry info
    3rd child
    Male
    b. 17 Dec 1550
    Age: 474
  • William info
    4th child
    Male
    b. 27 Dec 1552
    Age: 472
  • Charles info
    5th child
    Male
    b. 28 Nov 1553
    Age: 471
  • 6th child
    Female
    b. 31 Mar 1555
    d. 16 Jan 1582
    Age: 26 (at death)
  • Mary info
    7th child
    Female
    b. Jan 1556
    Age: 469
  • Lucrece info
    8th child
    Female
    b. Jan 1556
    Age: 469


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