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Spencer Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington and later the 8th Duke of Devonshire, was an influential British statesman and played an important role in the Liberal Party and was the leader of the Liberal Unionist for several years. Devonshire turned down the role of PM on no less than three occasions, each of which are listed below.

Hartington became leader of the Liberals in the Commons after Gladstone, but soon Gladstone returned to the public eye in the campaign against the Bulgarian atrocities. The Midlothian Campaign put Gladstone at the forefront of the party once again, and when the Liberals recieved a majority in 1880, Hartington was asked to form a government, but declined, as Gladstone stated he would refuse to serve under anyone.

In 1886, Hartington, now a Liberal Unionist, once again refused to serve as Prime Minister. He would instead provide support for Salisbury and the Conservative government in the Commons.

The final offer was in 1887, following Lord Randolph Churchill's resignation. Salisbury offered to serve in a government lead by Hartington, but the latter refused.

What would have been result of Devonshire accepting any of the three invitations?

I'm tagging @pipisme - any thoughts?
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