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John Cavendish | |
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 The death of Wat Tyler (Cavendish far right, bearing decorated sword) | |
| Born | c. 1346 Cavendish, Suffolk, England |
| Died | 15 June 1381 |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation(s) | Judge, politician |
| Spouse | Alice de Odingsells |
| Children | John Cavendish |
| Parent(s) | Robert de Gernon of Grimston Hall, Trimley St Martin, Suffolk |
| Relatives | Robert de Gernon (grandfather) Sir William Cavendish and George Cavendish (great-grandsons) |
Sir John Cavendish (c. 1346 – 15 June 1381) was an English judge and politician from Cavendish, Suffolk, England. He and the village gave the name Cavendish to the aristocratic families of the Dukedoms of Devonshire, Newcastle and Portland.