Dukes of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, First Creation (1665)
- also Marquess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1643), Earl of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1628), Viscount Mansfield (1620) and Baron Ogle (1461)
- William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1592–1676) was a Cavalier commander in the English Civil War, and collected a succession of increasing titles
- Henry Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1630–1691), only surviving son of the 1st Duke, died without surviving male issue
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