William Cavendish, Earl of Burlington

Earl of Burlington
Personal details
Born William Cavendish
(1969-06-06) 6 June 1969
Nationality British
Spouse(s) Laura Montagu née Roundell
Children Lady Maud Cavendish
Lord James Cavendish
Parents Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire
Amanda Carmen née Heywood-Lonsdale
Education Eton College
Alma mater University of Cambridge
Occupation Photographer

William Cavendish, Earl of Burlington (born 6 June 1969), professionally also known by the name Bill Burlington, is a 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 previous heirs apparent to the Dukedom have done.

Biography

Lord Burlington was educated at Eton College and University of Cambridge.[1] He subsequently studied photography under Jorge Lewinski.[2]

On 23 December 2006 his engagement to the former model, fashion editor, and stylist Laura Montagu (former wife of The Hon. Orlando Montagu, younger son of the 11th Earl of Sandwich) was announced in The Times. The couple married on 31 March 2007, but the wedding was not announced until early August. They have two children, a daughter and a son:

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.[3]

Books with photographs by Bill Burlington

Ancestry

References

  1. Reginato, James. "Earl's Court," wmagazine.com, July 2009, accessed 3 July 2002.
  2. Mews Style, Quiller Press Limited (1998)
  3. Crichton-Miller, Emma. "Modern Art in an Ancient Castle". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
Orders of precedence in the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Henry Russell, Marquess of Tavistock
Gentlemen
Earl of Burlington
Succeeded by
George Spencer-Churchill, Marquess of Blandford
Peerage of the United Kingdom
First
Line of succession to the
Dukedom of Devonshire

1st position
Succeeded by
Lord Cavendish
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