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Lord Charles Cavendish
British aristocrat Lord Charles Spencer Cavendish, second son of the 9th Duke of Devonshire.. Pictured in The Illustrated and Sporting Dramatic News in 1931 beneath a picture of his future wife, the comedy actress and dancer, Adele Astaire. Date: 1931
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In this image from 1931, published in The Illustrated and Sporting Dramatic News, Lord Charles Spencer Cavendish, the second son of the 9th Duke of Devonshire, is depicted beneath a portrait of his future wife, the renowned comedy actress and dancer, Adele Astaire. The aristocratic young lord, with his sharp features, piercing gaze, and impeccably tailored attire, exudes an air of refinement and sophistication. Lord Cavendish, born on March 25, 1908, was a scion of the esteemed Cavendish family, one of the most prominent and influential aristocratic lineages in British history. His father, the Duke of Devonshire, was a prominent figure in British politics and society, and his mother, Lady Evelyn Cavendish, was a celebrated socialite and patron of the arts. Meanwhile, Adele Astaire, born on May 20, 1896, was a rising star in the world of entertainment. She began her career as a chorus girl and quickly rose to prominence as a dancer and actress, performing alongside her older brother, Fred Astaire, in various productions on both sides of the Atlantic. Their paths crossed in 1930, and after a whirlwind courtship, they were married on March 21, 1931, in a lavish ceremony at the Duke of Devonshire's Chatsworth House. The union of the aristocrat and the entertainer was a sensation in the press, and the couple went on to have a long and happy marriage, with two children, Anthony and Deborah. This photograph captures a moment in time, a fleeting instant before the two became one, and serves as a testament to the enduring allure of love and the power of the human spirit to transcend the boundaries of class and circumstance.
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