The Most Noble William Henry Cavendish Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland, K.G., P.C.
- Born: 14 April 1738
- Died: 30 October 1809
Known as
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- 1738-1755: The Hon. William Bentinck, commonly called Marquess of Titchfield
- 1755-1762: The Hon. William Cavendish-Bentinck, commonly called Marquess of Titchfield
- 1762-1765: The Duke of Portland
- 1765-1794: The Duke of Portland, P.C.
- 1794-1809: The Duke of Portland, K.G., P.C.
EducationEdit
OfficesEdit
- Lord Chamberlain, 1765-1766
- Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1782
- First Lord of the Treasury, 1783
- Secretary of State for the Home Department, 1794-1801
- Lord President of the Council, 1801-1805
- Minister without Portfolio, 1805-1806
- First Lord of the Treasury, 1807-1809
Peerage TitlesEdit
- Duke of Portland, Marquess of Titchfield (Peerage of England); Earl of Portland, Viscount Woodstock, and Baron Cirencester (Peerage of Great Britain), 1762
Chivalric OrdersEdit
- Knight of the Garter, 1794
Privy CouncilEdit
- Privy Councillor, 1765
Parliamentary SeatsEdit
- Member of Parliament for Weobley, 1761-1762
Parliamentary PositionsEdit
| Preceded by: The Earl of Shelburne | Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury 1783 | Succeeded by: William Pitt |
| Preceded by: Henry Dundas | Secretary of State for the Home Department 1794–1801 | Succeeded by: The Lord Pelham |
| Preceded by: The Lord Grenville | Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury 1807–1809 | Succeeded by: Spencer Perceval |
