William Cavendish, the third Duke of Devonshire’s family of Chatsworth, England owned the first baby carriage made in 1733 by William Kent. The first commercially manufactured baby carriages began in London, England in 1850.

Date:
      1733, 1850
Name(s):
      William Cavendish
Occupation:
      Duke
Location:
      Chatsworth, England

Additional Information:

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