William Cavendish, Earl of Burlington

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Laura Roundell
(m. 2007)
Earl of Burlington
Chancellor of the University of Derby
Assumed office
March 2018
Children3
Parent(s) Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire
Amanda Heywood-Lonsdale
Education Eton College
Alma mater University of Cambridge
OccupationPhotographer

William Cavendish, Earl of Burlington (born 6 June 1969), professionally also known by the name Bill Burlington, is a British aristocrat and photographer. A member of the Cavendish family, he is the only son and heir of the 12th Duke of Devonshire.

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Biography

William Cavendish was born at St George's Hospital in South London, the eldest child and only son of Peregrine Cavendish, and his wife, Amanda (née Heywood-Lonsdale), at the time the Marquess and Marchioness of Hartington. He was styled Earl of Burlington from birth. [1]

Lord Burlington was educated at Eton College and the University of Cambridge. [2] He subsequently studied photography under Jorge Lewinski. [3]

His father succeeded as the Dukedom of Devonshire in 2004. Lord Burlington has not assumed the title Marquess of Hartington as all previous heirs apparent to the dukedom have done. [4]

In 2007, he married former model, fashion editor, and stylist Laura Roundell (former wife of the Hon Orlando Montagu, younger son of the 11th Earl of Sandwich) in a private ceremony. They have three children, a son and two daughters:

He is the owner of Pratt's Club. [6]

Lord Burlington was picked as the High Sheriff of Derbyshire for the year 2019–2020. [7]

Chancellor of the University of Derby

Lord Burlington was installed as the fourth Chancellor of the University of Derby in a ceremony held in the Devonshire Dome (the University's Campus in Buxton) on 15 March 2018. [8] He was nominated for this role after the previous Chancellor, Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire, Lord Burlington's father, stood down in 2018 after ten years in the role. [9]

At the announcement of the news the previous year, Lord Burlington stated that he intended to "take the position with an open mind, not with preconceived ideas," [9] and that he was "excited about being part of a university which offers opportunities for students from all backgrounds to reach their potential, succeed in life and contribute to society." [10]

Within a wing of Lismore Castle, the Irish seat of the Dukes of Devonshire, Lord Burlington has established the notable contemporary arts gallery, Lismore Castle Arts. [11]

Books with photographs by Bill Burlington

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References

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