Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter

English cricketer (1795-1867)
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Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter

Summary

Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter is a human[1]. He was born on July 2, 1795[2]. He died on January 16, 1867[3]. He worked as a cricketer[4] and politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter was born on July 2, 1795[2].
  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter died on January 16, 1867[3].
  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter is buried at St Martin's Church, Stamford[7].
  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter's father was Henry Cecil, 1st Marquess of Exeter[8].
  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter's mother was Sarah Cecil, Countess of Exeter[9].
  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter was married to Isabella Cecil, Marchioness of Exeter[10].
  • A child of Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter was William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter[11].
  • A child of Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter was Lady Mary Frances Cecil[12].
  • A child of Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter was Lord Brownlow Cecil[13].
  • A child of Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter was Lady Victoria Cecil[14].
  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter's professions included cricketer[4].
  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter's professions included politician[5].
  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter held the position of member of the House of Lords[17].
  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire[18].
  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Rutland[19].
  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter held the position of Lord Chamberlain[20].
  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter was educated at St John's College[21].
  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter received the Knight of the Garter[22].
  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter is recorded as male[23].
  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter's family is recorded as House of Cecil[25].
  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter's noble title is recorded as Marquess of Exeter[26].
  • Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter was affiliated with the Tories[27].

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Origins and Family

Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter was born on July 2, 1795[2]. His father was Henry Cecil, 1st Marquess of Exeter[8]. His mother was Sarah Cecil, Countess of Exeter[9].

Education

Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter was educated at St John's College[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cricketer[4] and politician[5]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; member of the House of Lords[17], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1801[32]; Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire[18], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Lord Lieutenant of Rutland[19], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36]; and Lord Chamberlain[20], a position[37].

Recognition

Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter received the Knight of the Garter[22].

Personal Life

Among Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter's spouses was Isabella Cecil, Marchioness of Exeter[10]. Children include William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter[11], a cricketer[38], 1825–1895[39], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[40]; Lady Mary Frances Cecil[12], 1832–1917[41]; Lord Brownlow Cecil[13], 1827–1905[42]; and Lady Victoria Cecil[14], 1843–1932[43]. He was affiliated with the Tories[27].

Death and Burial

Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter died on January 16, 1867[3]. Burial took place at St Martin's Church, Stamford[7].

Why It Matters

Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

FAQs

Who were Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter's parents?

Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter's father was Henry Cecil, 1st Marquess of Exeter[8]. Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter's mother was Sarah Cecil, Countess of Exeter[9].

Who was Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter married to?

Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter's spouses include Isabella Cecil, Marchioness of Exeter[10].

What did Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter do for work?

Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter worked as cricketer[4] and politician[5].

Where did Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter go to school?

Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter was educated at St John's College[21].

What awards did Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[22].

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  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  13. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  21. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  24. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation cricketer, politician
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  3. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Sarah Cecil, Countess of Exeter
    Educated at St John's College
    Noble title Marquess of Exeter
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