Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire [ Aristocracy / Fashion ]
… everyone with whom she came into contact at ease in conversation. During the summer of 1772, while staying with her family at Spa in the Southern Netherlands, she met William Cavendish, fifth Duke of Devonshire (1748–1811) , and the … she were aware that she was unprepared for the duties inherent in being a duchess at the head of a powerful political family. Several observers thought the lively and intelligent Cavendish and the uncommunicative and emotionally … a phenomenon’. 1 The lack of spousal interest other than to bear an heir, the critical scrutiny of her newly extended family and her youth pushed Cavendish towards creating her own circle of friends, and her noted charm, high spirits and …
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