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The Dowager Duchess of Devonshire was conferred with an honorary doctorate

The Dowager Duchess of Devonshire was conferred with an honorary doctorate of the University of Derby Buxton at the Devonshire Campus on 21st October 2006. 

This was presented by Professor David Gray BSc PhD ILTM, Assistant Dean and Head of the School of Culture and Lifestyle at the University of Derby Buxton

The citation reads 'in recognition of her outstanding achievements as an entrepreneur, an innovative business woman and author, as well as her long connection with and service to the county of Derbyshire.'