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.
Earl of Burlington | |
|---|---|
| Chancellor of the University of Derby | |
| Assumed office March 2018 | |
| Deputy | Kathryn Mitchell (2018–present) |
| Preceded by | Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Cavendish 6 June 1969 Tooting, London, England |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire Amanda Heywood-Lonsdale |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
| Occupation | Photographer |
Biography
editWilliam 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:
- 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)[5]
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
editLord 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]
Art gallery
editWithin 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
edit- Mews Style, Quiller Press Limited (1998), ISBN 1-899163-39-5
- Travels through an Unwrecked Landscape, Pavilion Books (1996), ISBN 1-85793-681-7
References
edit- ^ "Births". The Times. The Times Digital Archive. 7 June 1969. p. 1.
- ^ Reginato, James. "Earl's Court," wmagazine.com, July 2009, accessed 3 July 2002.
- ^ Mews Style, Quiller Press Limited (1998)
- ^ Wyse, Elizabeth (2014). Debrett's Handbook. Debrett's. p. 39. ISBN 978-0-9929-3481-1. OL 28597185W.
- ^ Sanghani, Radhika (24 March 2017). "Meet Lady Burlington, the future Duchess walking in the footsteps of a Mitford". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ^ Gentleman, Amelia (11 June 2023). "Modernisation creeps on as London gentlemen's clubs open to women". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Privy Council Office-APPOINTMENT OF SHERIFFS". London Gazette. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ "Our Chancellor". www.derby.ac.uk. University of Derby. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ a b "New Chancellor installed at the University of Derby". www.derby.ac.uk. University of Derby. 16 March 2018. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ Fisher, Steve (6 October 2017). "Lord William Burlington becomes new Chancellor of University". East Midlands Business Link. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ Crichton-Miller, Emma. "Modern Art in an Ancient Castle". The Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 11 December 2015.