James Cavendish (MP for Malton)
Colonel Lord James Cavendish (born 1701 - died 1741) was a British soldier and politician, the third son of William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire.
On 1 November 1738, he was appointed colonel of the 34th Regiment of Foot. He led the regiment during the War of Jenkins' Ear, and was present at several engagements, including the investment of Cartagena and the attempt upon Cuba. He was returned in May 1741 as member for Malton, while in Jamaica between the two aforementioned engagements, but he died in November, presumably of tropical illness.
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| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
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| Preceded by Henry Finch Sir William Wentworth |
Member of Parliament for Malton 1741 With: Henry Finch |
Succeeded by Henry Finch John Mostyn |
| Military offices | ||
| Preceded by Hon. Stephen Cornwallis |
Colonel of Lord James Cavendish's Regiment of Foot 1738–1741 |
Succeeded by Hon. James Cholmondeley |
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