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William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle

Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of 2 linked works

United Kingdom 1592 - 1676fl. 1610–1676

English Royalist courtier, soldier, author and celebrated authority on horsemanship. William Cavendish, first Duke of Newcastle, also wrote on honour and swordsmanship; his fencing manuscript The Truth of the Sorde survives as British Library Harley MS 4206.

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Previous Authority Christian Egenolff Next Authority O. Beta

Authority Overview

Authorized nameWilliam Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle

Sort nameNewcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of

Given namesNot specified

Family nameNot specified

Birth year1592

Death year1676

Floruitfl. 1610–1676

NationalityUnited Kingdom

Editorial notes

British Library Harley MS 4206 and bibliographical authority for William Cavendish (1592–1676) reviewed in enrichment phase 559.

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The Truth of the Sorde (Harley MS 4206)

Manuscript 1640 English United Kingdom

Manuscript · 1640 · English

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The Book of Honour of the Sword, or the Art of Fencing

Manuscript English United Kingdom PDF

Manuscript · English

Catalogued Open record

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Authority name William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle

Nationality United Kingdom

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