The Hidden Life of Georgiana Cavendish Duchess of Devonshire

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This particular lady, the Duchess of Devonshire, was a famous figure in British society in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. She was known for her beauty, fashion sense, and her stormy personal life. Born in 1757, she was born into the Spencer family but would marry the Duke of Devonshire in 1774 and became a leading figure in London society.
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[@HistoryRoadshow]

Timestamps! 0:00 Intro 1:05 Early Years 3:47 Bess Arrival 6:19 Children 8:42 Winning Hearts 10:20 Fame 11:56 Gambling 13:10 Awful Sorrow Thank you for watching my video, Jon 🤴🏻

[@kenziej4301]

The Duchess was such a great movie

[@ninak1976]

Yes! But I see some difference between movie and the book. In movie, Duke was practically a devil ( casting Ralph Phiennes also helps), while in book he was just typicla man of his time. On the other hand, lady Foster was a real villain, a tramp exploiting Georgina s kindness

[@robnewman6101]

The Tragics & Harshness of the 18th Century!

[@robnewman6101]

So little beauty in the world back then. So much Suffering!

[@christinerobbins9376]

Absolutely heartbreaking. Keira Knightley did a superb job 💖

[@robnewman6101]

Thanks.

[@PerfumePretty]

The movie about this astounding and brave and extraordinary woman broke my heart in 10 million pieces! 💔

[@noreenclark2568]

A sad life for such a vibrant and beautiful woman, there's nothing worse than being ignored by a husband who you really love and care about but she rose above all that and carried on regardless. Thank you for the interesting content I was almost in tears.

[@timefoolery]

I was so thrilled to find out I was a Spencer because of Georgiana, and Diana of course. So wonderful to know I share DNA with them. ❤ Oddly enough, I’m also related to Charles Grey, so I’m doubly related to their daughter.

[@bronwynj5194]

I wonder if Princess Diana knew about the Duchess whose life mirrored her own ❤

[@angelica-mixonmichael1270]

Of course she did but she was too down to earth to brag

[@dianakidd4219]

Diana’s mother lived that same life with her husband

[@user-wm8no6kz6s]

Of course Dianna knew! She actually commented on it!

[@simon112]

Thank you Jon, she certainly was a very beautiful lady Inteligent kind hearted, she never knew true happiness she deserved far more, a sad end for this beautiful lady.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Appreciate that Simon, thank you as always 😊

[@simon112]

@@HistoryRoadshowsuperb content Jon on these extraordinary women of history and their lives, and Thank you as always.

[@doriwilson6991]

It's so sad her husband couldn't love her and give her attention she was accustomed to from her family.

[@Anita-rq9ev]

I can tell a difference with your new software, such clarity 👍. Her life wasn't a happy one, but still she managed to be kind. Thank you Jon

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks Anita glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@Lisette777]

Hey Jon! Thanks for the awesome video. Just as I was thinking "Diana surely showed all the traits of her ancestor" you mentioned Diana. Those poor ladies!

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Sound like they both had similar lifestyles! Thanks Lisette 😊

[@joforgprhbjbkde5634]

Such a sad life for her😪 he was awful,and history was set to repeat itself with Diana 😲 such similar lives it's uncanny 😪

[@t.m.a.3665]

Georgiana , is my favorite Duchess! Also Diana,Princess of Wales distant relation. Comparisons are boundless- RIP Duchess & Princess Diana.

[@katjagolden893]

I finally watched the movie “The Duchess” 2 days ago. If was fabulous

[@genxx2724]

I also just watched it about a week ago. I love the period movies with Keira Knightly.

[@janetpugliesi3203]

A very insightful video...she so reminded one of Diana in that in her time she did what she was directed to do ...then had to deal with all the fallout from it... maybe in not so conventional ways and means...but to her and in her time I'm sure she felt she was doing the best she could with the hand she was dealt.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks as always Janet 😊

[@susanaorellano2942]

I'd like a video about Eliza ,Georgiana's daughter with Grey. Is it true that Georgiana visited her in secret?

[@PerfumePretty]

I think we all, including historians, hope it’s true! She must have been so heartbroken!

[@cassandraralph5906]

I learned a lot today about the Duchess of Cavendish, more than I actually expected. Thank you for your excellent work. 🙏

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks Cassandra much appreciated 😊

[@pedanticradiator1491]

Duchess of Devonshire, Cavendish is the surname of the Devonshires

[@janedee6488]

Great graphics. She was a very interesting lady as was Princess Diana.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks as always Jane 😊

[@funnytime13]

Good afternoon Jon, thanks again so I'm having a cuppa with my HR history lesson..ooh, another chilly night down in the 30's..cold for Jacksonville F!!

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks as always Cheryl enjoybthe video 😊

[@laurenmiller3886]

This was one of your best videos! Truly great job, as it was both informative and enjoyable. 🤗

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Wow, thank you Lauren much appreciated 😊

[@TheKingsofFrance]

So funny we released a video on the same person this weekend… I enjoyed your view and video very much !

[@bevinboulder5039]

I was thinking the same thing. I enjoyed both very much.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

It's a sort of collab without knowing! Thanks Nieke 😊

[@trishphillips-johnson2500]

Another video with great information and no fluff. No one does it better than you, Jon.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

You're too kind Trish, thank you 😊

[@patricialong5767]

She was a very brave yet very troubled lady! Very fascinating!

[@bevinboulder5039]

I really enjoyed this video! I've been appreciating the increasing level of production values since I started watching your channel.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Awesome, thank you so much Bev 😊

[@Contessa6363]

Great video she is a true inspiration for all women then and now!❤😃👍👍♥️

[@0nman]

I just got done watching movie The Duchess…yesterday…and here it is,popped up

[@h.j.hatcher6265]

I have been researching anything and EVERYTHING dealing with GEORGIANA Devonshire from birth till death there are hundreds and hundreds of paintings illustrations of Georgina she was in fact more famous than her legacy princess dianna who is Diana’s great great great aunt

[@HistoryRoadshow]

She was very popular at the time, no doubting that! Thanks 😊

[@dianakidd4219]

Diana was on every magazine in life and in death.

[@rhondaflowers3824]

QUEEN DIANA KINFOLKS ♥️ ❤

[@Contessa6363]

Great Video Jon. I have always been interested in her story. She was a true trailblazer for her time 😃👍👍♥️

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thank you 😊

[@annfisher3316]

Excellent clarity in the video and wonderful Duchess script, see you on the next one. ✌

[@HistoryRoadshow]

More to come Ann, thank you as always 😊

[@auntmaddie]

Amazing clarity on th pics! Wow! Everything else on point! Jon making fantastic video's as always. Yes, it was she I was thinking of, poor lady Smh. What a life she lived. Amazing video!

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Glad you enjoyed it Maddie, thank you 😊

[@dawni5365]

Loved this episode!!!!!!!!

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thank you Dawn 😊

[@LiamDeeley]

Looks great Jon. Another great video!

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Glad you like it Liam, thank you 😊

[@DonTitoNYC]

Great video. What do you and The Kings of France channel think about the movie "The Duchess" with Keira Knightley?

[@HistoryRoadshow]

I really enjoyed it at the time, hard to believe that was 15 years ago! Thanks for watching 😊

[@CountessKitten]

Hello, I am obsessed with the Duchess of Devonshire. Thank you

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks 😊

[@angelica-mixonmichael1270]

Princess Diana’s family ❤

[@funnytime13]

July 12th is my daughters birthday!!👏👍

[@kittyw778]

You sound like the narrator from How It’s Made! Great video, many thanks.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

I'm not but thanks for watching Kitty 😊

[@shesaknitter]

Very interesting. I read the book and saw the movie, but still learned more from this excellent video. I think that story of her having to give up her illegitimate baby girl is heartbreaking. Diana Spencer was descended from Georgianna's brother George. So Georgianna was her great x5 aunt! Thank you very much. Oh! I just learned that Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice are descendents of Eliza, Georgianna's daughter by Earl Grey!

[@AndriaBieberDesigns]

I have always felt bad for her

[@maryannbernal]

I love learning new stuff. Keep the episodes coming.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thank you Mary Ann 😊

[@savagedarksider]

Great job with the video but didn't the Kings of France already made A video on her.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Yes she did pure coincidence I said to her great minds! Thanks Savage 😊

[@debrazawlocki3975]

Diana Spencer's ancestor. A few parallels can be noticed.

[@alisonridout]

Another great video Jon

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks as always Alison 😊

[@robnewman6101]

A Tragedy Period Times in the 18th Century!

[@Vic35102]

I watched the film last night and I just wanted to strangle Is that hypocritical man who has an affair once every week and yet when Georgiana from somebody she really cared about she wasn't allowed to have an affair I thought Kieran nightway Was brilliant and wrong was brilliant and Ralph finds was brilliant

[@alexandriaurbina4592]

Georgina and Diana seems to have had similar lives

[@lois78]

She deserved a better life ❤

[@bonnieyuse5876]

There is No Reason why she should have been Forced to Give Up her Baby...when she lovingly Raised Charlotte, the Offspring of her Husband's Affair...Not to Mention, her Husband's Mistress and the Children from That Falandering, fathered 2 Children Also! What a Sad Twisted Situation of Sacrifice the Duchess ended up in...I Almost Understand Completely!

[@talmadge1926]

A comment on Georgiana being a fashion icon. We often call a ladys large brimmed hat a "picture hat". This name is due to the Gainsborough portrait which appears several times in your video. She is wearing a large brimmed and ribboned black hat. When this portrait was first exhibited it caused a furore amongst the fashionable ladies who all rushed off to their milliners to order " a hat like the one in the picture".

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Great info, thanks 😊

[@AnastaciaInCleveland]

I love historic fashion; so, thanks for your post. How interesting! ~ Anastacia in Cleveland

[@kyyyyyyyyym365]

Love this movie one of my favs

[@lisaellis2593]

How sad,for her to come from a warm and loving family, to be married to a emotionally unavailable man, poor girl, horrible, horrible man.

[@muffin6369]

thanks for doing your homework. YOU PRONOUNCED HER NAME CORRECTLY!! LOL So frustrating when it's a history channel and yet names always seem so difficult. Hey just need some research. YOU did a great job. Come on!!. Great job!!!!

[@czarinacourtneyal-marmont4699]

Well done! Loved it! Thankbyou!

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thank you Czarina 😊

[@LindaLinda80Linda]

Well done, sir! Excellent video. Great production values and research.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thank you Linda 😊

[@savagedarksider2147]

Great job with the video.🤟👍

[@Pearlbila]

aaaaaa i watch the movie and i cry at the end 😢😢😢

[@Nancy-px7hn]

I am a Spencer on my mothers side. My mother was a gorgious and talented lady in her own right.

[@Ydnis.nedsma]

Was Princess Diana related somehow to her?

[@gloriamontgomery6900]

Yes.

[@user-lc9qc3rp1k]

Her great,great, great aunt.

[@jaynegiampietro4134]

"The Duchess" was a great movie. Similar to Anne Boleyn, it was a travesty to her husband that they couldnt produce a male heir although finally they did. She was a relative of Diana, Princess of Wales.

[@user-bn6xq8ui4g]

Hi nice to meet ,

[@sharonbosarge4866]

The Duchess was a great movie. I wouldn't have wanted to live her life though.

[@a.d.mitchell2613]

Well well well well what happened to her illegitimate son where is he and his family at what does illegitimate son end up at what location what family raised him

[@robnewman6101]

There was so much suffering!

[@houseofvanity8]

Yaaaaz🎉

[@jamalmiller7647]

With the last name spencer dose tht mean she the Diana before Diana

[@AnastaciaInCleveland]

As was said in the video, yes, Georgiana and Diana were related.

[@AnastaciaInCleveland]

As was also said in the video, both ladies were immensely popular and beloved. They also were both kind and troubled.

[@susprime7018]

"A good man is hard to find." Sad story, big Texas hair.

[@guymorris6596]

Yeah, all the global elite royalty types have always had lovers on the side. Nothing they have done or are doing has been or ever will be a shock.

[@GradKat]

Her life may not have been perfect (whose life is?) but she was about a zillion times better off than the working class peasants at the time, whose days were spent beavering away to make the life of Georgiana (and those of her class) easy and comfortable - cooking, cleaning, washing laundry, emptying chamber pots, etc. These people - whose labours built Britain - are totally forgotten to history, while we fawn over sentimental memories of dukes and duchesses. Also, you pronounce her name “Jor-JAY-ner” but I believe it was only pronounced like this after her marriage, because of the Cavendish family’s “Devonshire drawl” - an affected way of speaking adopted by the Duke of Devonshire and his associates, which led to names being mispronounced. I think her own family originally pronounced her name in the conventional way - ie, “Jor-jee-AR-na”.

[@karawilliamson106]

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[@aworrell4ot4life]

😊

[@maryettamoody5079]

Hod was good to Me have no Royal blood am a mississippi red neck from Ford family of sandyhook. Miss House still standing so am from old family but nothing like her. Feel sorry forhet

[@bryanlorang417]

👍👍👍😊😊😊🐱🐱🐱

[@robnewman6101]

Policeless times.