Victor Christian William Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire (31 May 18686 May 1938), known as Victor Cavendish until 1908, was a British peer and politician who served as

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. A member of the Cavendish family, Victor Cavendish was the son of

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and nephew of

Spencer Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire (23 July 183324 March 1908), styled Lord Cavendish of Keighley between 1834 and 1858 and Marquess of Hartington between 1858 and 1891, was a British statesman. He has the distinction of having he ...

. He was educated at

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and the

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. After his father's death in 1891, he entered politics, winning his father's

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unopposed. He held that seat until he inherited his uncle's dukedom in 1908. Thereafter, he took his place in the

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, while, for a period at the same time, acting as mayor of

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and Chesterfield. He held various government posts both prior to and after his rise to the

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. In 1916,

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appointed him governor general of Canada on the recommendation of Prime Minister

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, replacing

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, as

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. He occupied that post until succeeded by Lord Byng of Vimy in 1921. The appointment was initially controversial but, by the time of his return to England, the Duke had earned praise for the way in which he carried out his official duties. Following his tenure as governor general, Devonshire returned to political and diplomatic life, serving as

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between 1922 and 1924, before retiring to his estate in

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, where he died on 6 May 1938. He was the last Duke to ever hold a cabinet post.

Early life, education and military career

Cavendish was born at Devonshire House,

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, London, the eldest son of

, himself the third son of the 7th Duke of Devonshire, and Emma Lascelles, both the daughter of William Lascelles and Lord Edward's cousin. Cavendish's younger brother was Lord Richard Cavendish and his uncles were Spencer Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington (later the eighth Duke of Devonshire) and Lord Frederick Cavendish. Cavendish was educated at

before being admitted to

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, on 30 May 1887, where he served as secretary of the Pitt Club. During his years at Cambridge, Cavendish was initiated into Isaac Newton University Lodge. His family was well-known at Cambridge. His grandfather was the Chancellor of the University until 1891. In 1874, William Cavendish, the Seventh Duke of Devonshire provided the funding for the

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for Physics and Chemistry at Cambridge. This is one of the most productive and influential labs in the world of natural sciences, leading to multiple Nobel Prizes in the twentieth century. Victor graduated in 1891 with a BA. Thereafter, he studied law and accounting in preparation for government service. He studied law at The Honourable Society of the

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and accounting at a private firm. He also served part-time with the Derbyshire Yeomanry, into which he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1890. He was promoted major in September 1901 and retired from the Yeomanry in 1911. The younger of his two brothers, John Spencer, died on active service in the First World War.

Marriage and children

On 30 July 1892, Cavendish married Lady Evelyn Petty-FitzMaurice, the elder daughter of

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and former Governor General of Canada. The couple had seven children: * Edward William Spencer Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire (8 May 1895 – 26 November 1950) * Lady Maud Louisa Emma Cavendish (20 April 1896 – 30 March 1975), married 1) in 1917 Angus Alexander Mackintosh, who died of Spanish flu in 1918 while serving as a military attaché at the British embassy in Washington. 2) in 1923 Brigadier George Evan Michael Baillie, killed on active service 1941. * Lady Blanche Katharine Cavendish (2 February 1898 – 1987) * Lady Dorothy Evelyn Cavendish (28 July 1900 – 21 May 1966), wife of

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, later

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and Earl of Stockton * Lady Rachel Cavendish (22 January 1902 – 2 October 1977), later Viscountess Stuart of Findhorn. * Lord Charles Arthur Francis Cavendish (29 August 1905 – 23 March 1944) * Lady Anne Cavendish (20 August 1909 – 1981) Countess of Sandwich, wife of

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, later of Christopher Holland-Martin, and of Victor Montagu, all MPs (the last also 10th Earl of Sandwich) Through his children's eventual marriages, Cavendish became the father-in-law of Henry Philip Hunloke; Christopher Holland-Martin; James Stuart, 1st Viscount Stuart of Findhorn;

; Adele Astaire; and Victor Montagu, 10th Earl of Sandwich. Chatsworth Bridge

Political and Industry

In May 1891, shortly before Cavendish graduated from Cambridge, his father, who sat as the Member of Parliament for West Derbyshire, died and Cavendish entered the race for that parliamentary seat and won it. He thus became the youngest member of the

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at the time. For 17 years, Cavendish held parliamentary positions. Between 1900 and 1903, he served as Treasurer of the Household, from 1903 to 1905 as

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, and on 11 December 1905 he was sworn of the Privy Council. In 1907, he was appointed a deputy lieutenant of

. When he succeeded to his uncle's dukedom on 24 March 1908, Devonshire, as he was thereafter known, was disqualified from holding his seat in the Commons, as he now held a place in the

. The same year, Devonshire was appointed as

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, when he acted as President of the Derbyshire

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(TF) Association and Honorary Colonel of the 5th (TF) Battalion of the Sherwood Foresters. In 1909 he was made

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of the

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. He was then elected to two mayoral offices: first to that of

, between 1909 and 1910, and then Chesterfield, from 1911 to 1912. In the House of Lords, Devonshire served as Conservative Chief Whip from 1911 and, after the Conservatives joined the government during the First World War, as joint Government Chief Whip in the upper chamber, holding office as Civil Lord of the Admiralty. He took an active interest in the iron industry and from 1910-12 was the president of the

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. The University of Leeds General Reception Committee honoured his presidential years on 30 September, 1912 at an event at the hall of the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society with ensuing tours of nearby foundries including those founded by Robert Middleton and the family of Albert Kitson, 2nd Baron Airedale, both of whom were members of the committee. Kitson was hon. vice-president of the institute from 1911. During

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he and the Derbyshire TF Association not only supported the TF battalions of the Sherwood Foresters but also raised a ' Pals battalion' for ' Kitchener's Army', the 16th (Service) Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Chatsworth Rifles). He also became Honorary Colonel and Commandant of the Derbyshire Volunteer Regiment of the Volunteer Training Corps in 1918.

Governor General of Canada

It was announced on 8 August 1916 that

had, by commission under the

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and signet, approved the recommendation of his British prime minister,

, to appoint Devonshire as his representative in Canada. The appointment caused political problems, as Canadian Prime Minister

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had not been consulted on the matter, contrary to practice that had been well established by that time. Borden thus felt insulted, which led to considerable difficulties at the beginning of Devonshire's tenure after he was sworn in on 11 November 1916 during a ceremony held in Halifax. In that era, there was social unrest in the country. The

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movement gaining momentum in Canada, calls were coming out of the prairies for socialist changes to the governmental system and war continued to rage around the world. Canada was providing troops and supplies, and shortly after his installation, acting on the advice of Borden, Devonshire introduced

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, a decision that was particularly divisive between French and English Canadians and sparked the

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. The same year, he also travelled to

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to survey the damage caused by the

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on 6 December. There, he met with survivors and addressed the women of the Voluntary Aid Detachment. The Canadian victory in 1917 at the

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, however, helped fuel Canadian pride and nationalism at home, and the Governor General, while conscious of his role's remaining connection to the British government, used the victory positively and publicly to encourage reconciliation between Canada's two main linguistic groups. At all times, Devonshire was careful to consult with his prime minister and the leaders of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition in Canada on matters related to conscription and the war effort. Devonshire took an active interest in the lives of Canadians and conducted various tours of the country to meet with them. As a landowner himself, the Governor General was particularly focused on the development of farming in Canada and during his travels. At agricultural and horticultural fairs, shows, and sugaring-off parties in the

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, he discussed agricultural issues with farmers and other people in the industry. His speeches often referred to Canada's potential to lead the world in agricultural research and development, and one of his major projects as viceroy was establishing experimental farms, including the Crown's central one in Ottawa. At the same time, Devonshire acted as a patron of the arts. When not on tour or residing at La Citadelle, the viceregal residence in

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at which the Duke enjoyed spending time, he frequently visited the

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and hosted theatrical performances at Rideau Hall. There, on the grounds of the royal residence, during the winters, the Devonshires also hosted tobogganing and

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parties, as well as

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matches. Officially, in 1918 Devonshire travelled to the United States to meet President

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informally, and the following year, he was host to Prince Edward, Prince of Wales, during his first tour of Canada. By the end of his tenure as Governor General, Devonshire had overcome all of the initial suspicions that had surrounded his appointment, and both men who served as his Canadian prime minister, Borden and

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, came to view him as a personal friend of them and also of Canada. The former said of Devonshire: "No Governor General has come with a more comprehensive grasp of public questions as they touch not only this country and the United Kingdom, but the whole

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". The Duke left as a mark of his time in Canada the Devonshire Cup, for the annual golf competition of the Canadian Seniors Golf Association, and the Duke of Devonshire Trophy, for the Ottawa Horticultural Society. While in Canada, Devonshire's two aides-de-camp married his daughters.

Later career

On returning to England, Devonshire worked at the

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before serving from 1922 to 1924 as

(with a seat in the Cabinet, while headed by Prime Ministers

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and

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). There, he opposed the views of Lord Delemere, the leading white settler in

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, who had helped found the Happy Valley set and campaigned for self-government by white settlers. Devonshire advocated protecting the interests of the

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. The Devonshire White Paper of 1923, which he authored, was cited as a reason why Kenya did not develop as a white minority rule, similar to the model of the

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and

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. In 1922, he was appointed by King George V to the committee that was charged with looking into how honours were to be bestowed in the United Kingdom. In 1925, the Cavendish Golf Club was opened in

. In 1923, he commissioned the Lido Prize winner Dr. Alister MacKenzie to design the course. MacKenzie graduated from University of Cambridge in 1891 and attended the university at the same time as the future Duke. The land afforded by the Duke at the time of commission was not large. MacKenzie believed that the quality of a hole was not determined by its length. The resulting design is considered one of the finest short courses (less than 6,000 yards) in the United Kingdom. The course takes advantage of the natural features of the area, which is a hallmark of MacKenzie's designs. Augusta National, Cypress Point, Royal Melbourne, Meadow Club, Pasatiempo, and Crystal Downs are other other courses designed by the same architect. Cavendish Golf Club is considered by some to be the inspiration for Augusta National, home of the

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. In the quiet section of Buxton, the course is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, hares, buzzards, kestrels, and sparrow hawks. From 1933 to his death, he was Honorary Colonel of the 24 (Derbyshire Yeomanry) Armoured Car Company,

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, in the Territorial Army. He simultaneously continued to run his agricultural land holdings, especially around

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, where he died in May 1938.

Honours

;Appointments * 11 December 19056 May 1938: Member of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council (PC) * 19 August 19126 May 1938: Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO) * 28 July 19166 May 1938: Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (GCMG) * 18 August 191627 November 1917: Knight of Grace of the Order of St John of Jerusalem (KGStJ) ** 27 November 19176 May 1938: Knight of Justice of the Order of St John of Jerusalem (KJStJ) * 11 November 19162 August 1921: Chief Scout for Canada * 11 November 19166 May 1938: Honorary Member of the Royal Military College of Canada Club * 1 January 19166 May 1938: Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter (KG) ;Medals * 1902: King Edward VII Coronation Medal * 1911: King George V Coronation Medal * 1935:

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* 1937: King George VI Coronation Medal * 1923:

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Honorary military appointments

* 11 November 19162 August 1921: Colonel of the Governor General's Horse Guards * 11 November 19162 August 1921: Colonel of the

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* 11 November 19162 August 1921: Colonel of the Canadian Grenadier Guards

Honorary degrees

* 1917:

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(LLD)

Honorific eponyms

;Awards * : Devonshire Cup * : Duke of Devonshire Trophy ;Geographic locations Ottawa, Ontario Devonshire Community Public School * : Devonshire Crescent, Imperial

References

External links

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Website of the Governor General of Canada entry for Duke of Devonshire
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