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The '''Duke of Portland''' is a ] title created in 1716 for ], who was already Earl of Portland. The ] came into the possession of the Cavendish-Bentinck family by marriage. The Dukedom of Portland became extinct on the 9th Duke's death, though the 9th Duke's distant cousin succeeded him as Earl of Portland.
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