Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (née Spencer; / dʒɔːrˈdʒeɪnə / jor-JAY-nə; 7 June 1757 – 30 March 1806), was an English aristocrat, socialite, political organiser, author, and activist.

Oct 13, 2012 · Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (7 June 1757 - 30 March 1806), was a leading member of late Georgian society, famous for her extrovert personality, her extravagant …

Sep 7, 2024 · Explore the real life of Georgiana Spencer, beyond 'The Duchess' film. Discover the complex truth about this 18th-century English noblewoman, her unconventional marriage, and her …

Discover the striking portrait of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, painted by Maria Cosway. Alice Martin, Head of Devonshire Collections, explores the history and symbolism of this much loved …

In 1806, after Georgiana died, Bess married William Cavendish and became the next Duchess of Devonshire. Georgiana had bequeathed her personal papers to Bess, who went on to destroy most …

Georgiana was just sixteen when she married him on June 5, 1774. As Duchess of Devonshire, she assumed daunting political, social, and cultural responsibilities for which her youth ill-equipped her.

Sep 5, 2022 · Georgiana Cavendish (née Spencer), Duchess of Devonshire (1757–1806) was described by her contemporaries as ‘a phenomenon’ and a ‘constant charm’ – she lived a life of extremes …

Apr 27, 2025 · Of noble birth from the House of Spencer, married into the House of Cavendish, she was the first wife of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire, and the mother of the 6th Duke of …

Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, eldest daughter of John, first earl Spencer, was born 9 June 1757. She married in June 1774 the fifth duke of Devonshire, who was regarded as the ‘first match’ in …

Portrait of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire is a portrait painting by the English painter Thomas Gainsborough of the political hostess Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire.