William Cavendish, Earl of Burlington (born 6 June 1969), professionally also known by the name Bill Burlington, is a British nobleman, aristocrat, photographer, and the son and heir of the
12th Duke of Devonshire. He was
styled Earl of Burlington before his father's succession to the
Dukedom of Devonshire, and has not assumed the title Marquess of Hartington as all previous
heirs apparent
An heir apparent, often shortened to heir, is a person who is first in an order of succession and cannot be displaced from inheriting by the birth of another person; a person who is first in the order of succession but can be displaced by the b ...
to the dukedom have done.
Biography
Lord Burlington was educated at
Eton College
Eton College () is a public school in Eton, Berkshire, England. It was founded in 1440 by Henry VI under the name ''Kynge's College of Our Ladye of Eton besyde Windesore'',Nevill, p. 3 ff. intended as a sister institution to King's College, C ...
and the
University of Cambridge
, mottoeng = Literal: From here, light and sacred draughts.
Non literal: From this place, we gain enlightenment and precious knowledge.
, established =
, other_name = The Chancellor, Masters and Schola ...
. He subsequently studied photography under
Jorge Lewinski.
In 2007 he married former model, fashion editor, and stylist
Laura Montagu née 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:
*Lady Maud Cavendish (born in March 2009)
*James Cavendish, Lord Cavendish (born 12 December 2010); second in line of succession to the Dukedom of Devonshire
*Lady Elinor Cavendish (born 2013)
Lord Burlington was picked as the
High Sheriff of Derbyshire
High may refer to:
Science and technology
* Height
* High (atmospheric), a high-pressure area
* High (computability), a quality of a Turing degree, in computability theory
* High (tectonics), in geology an area where relative tectonic uplift to ...
for the year 2019–2020.
Chancellor of the University of Derby
Lord Burlington was installed as the fourth Chancellor of the
University of Derby
, mottoeng = Experience is the best teacher
, established = 1851 – Teacher Training College1992 – gained university status
, type = Public
, chancellor = William Cavendish, Ea ...
in a ceremony held in the
Devonshire Dome
The Devonshire Dome building (previously known as the Devonshire Royal Hospital) is a Listed building, Grade II* listed 18th-century former Stable, stable block in Buxton, Derbyshire. It was built by John Carr (architect), John Carr of York and ...
(the University's Campus in
Buxton
Buxton is a spa town in the Borough of High Peak, Derbyshire, England. It is England's highest market town, sited at some above sea level. ) on 15 March 2018. He was nominated for this role after the previous Chancellor,
Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire
Peregrine Andrew Morny Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire, (also known as "Stoker"; born 27 April 1944) is an English peer. He is the only surviving son of Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire and his wife, the former Deborah Mitford. He ...
, Lord Burlington's father, stood down in 2018 after ten years in the role.
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,"
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."
Art gallery
Within a wing of
Lismore Castle
Lismore Castle ( ga, Caisleán an Lios Mhóir) is a castle located in the town of Lismore, County Waterford in the Republic of Ireland. It belonged to the Earls of Desmond, and subsequently to the Cavendish family from 1753. It is currently the ...
, the Irish seat of the Dukes of Devonshire, Lord Burlington has established the notable contemporary arts gallery, Lismore Castle Arts.
Books with photographs by Bill Burlington
* ''Mews Style'', Quiller Press Limited (1998),
* ''Travels through an Unwrecked Landscape'', Pavilion Books (1996),
References
External links
Bill Burlington PhotographyJorge Lewinski
1969 births
Living people
Alumni of the University of Cambridge
Photographers from Derbyshire
William Cavendish
People educated at Eton College
Courtesy earls
High Sheriffs of Derbyshire
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