William Vane, 1st Duke of Cleveland
The Duke of Cleveland | |
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William Vane wearing the parliamentary robes of an earl. By Arthur William Devis, 1810. | |
| Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham | |
| In office 1792–1842 | |
| Monarchs | |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Darlington |
| Succeeded by | The Marquess of Londonderry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Harry Vane 27 July 1766 |
| Died | 29 January 1842 (aged 75) St James's Square, Westminster, London |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouses | Lady Catherine Powlett
(m. 1787; died 1807)Elizabeth Russell (m. 1813) |
| Children | 8 |
| Parents |
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| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
William Henry Vane, 1st Duke of Cleveland (27 July 1766 – 29 January 1842), styled Viscount Barnard until 1792 and known as The Earl of Darlington between 1792 and 1827 and as The Marquess of Cleveland between 1827 and 1833, was a British landowner, slave holder and politician.