William Cavendish, Earl of Burlington explained

Earl of Burlington
Office:Chancellor of the University of Derby
Term Start:March 2018
Deputy:Kathryn Mitchell (2018 - present)
Predecessor:Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire
Birth Name:William Cavendish
Birth Date:1969 6, df=y
Birth Place:Tooting, London, England
Nationality:British
Occupation:Photographer
Parents:Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire
Amanda Heywood-Lonsdale
Children:3
Education:Eton College
Alma Mater:University of Cambridge

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.

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," 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

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Births . . The Times Digital Archive . 7 June 1969. 1.
  2. http://www.wmagazine.com/artdesign/2009/07/lord_burlington?currentPage=2 Reginato, James. "Earl's Court," wmagazine.com, July 2009, accessed 3 July 2002.
  3. Mews Style, Quiller Press Limited (1998)
  4. Book: Wyse, Elizabeth . Debrett's Handbook . 2014 . Debrett's . 978-0-9929-3481-1 . 39 . en . 28597185W.
  5. News: Sanghani. Radhika. Meet Lady Burlington, the future Duchess walking in the footsteps of a Mitford. 27 June 2017. The Daily Telegraph. 24 March 2017.
  6. News: Gentleman . Amelia . Modernisation creeps on as London gentlemen's clubs open to women . 15 June 2023 . The Guardian . 11 June 2023.
  7. Web site: Privy Council Office-APPOINTMENT OF SHERIFFS. London Gazette. 18 April 2019.
  8. Web site: Our Chancellor . www.derby.ac.uk . University of Derby . 14 January 2019.
  9. Web site: New Chancellor installed at the University of Derby . www.derby.ac.uk . University of Derby . 14 January 2019 . 16 March 2018.
  10. News: Fisher . Steve . Lord William Burlington becomes new Chancellor of University . 14 January 2019 . East Midlands Business Link . 6 October 2017.
  11. News: Modern Art in an Ancient Castle. The Wall Street Journal. 11 December 2015. 0099-9660. Emma. Crichton-Miller.