William Cavendish-Bentinck, 6th Duke of Portland
1857–1943 (age 86)
Biography
William Cavendish-Bentinck, 6th Duke of Portland (1857-1943) combined aristocratic stewardship with public service, engaging in Conservative politics and supporting social improvement projects that reflected a sense of responsibility toward both his estates and the wider nation. He took an active interest in rural welfare and the preservation of historic sites, demonstrating the kind of leadership expected of his rank.
His resting place at St Winifred’s Church, Holbeck, serves as a reminder of a duke who balanced his family’s heritage with the realities of the twentieth century, remaining a familiar figure in the local landscape.