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Riley, John, 1646-1691; Engraving of William Cavendish, First Duke of Devonshire

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1543 Author/Creator: Riley, John, 1646-1691; Place Written: London, England Type: Engraving Date: 1836 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One engraving of William Cavendish, First Duke of Devonshire dated 1836. Half portrait of Cavendish based on a painting by John Riley.

Findan, W., fl. 1836
Cavendish, William, 1640-1707
Riley, John, 1646-1691

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