David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter

English politician; (1600-1643)
Person human Q5232260
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Summary

David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1600[2]. He died on January 1, 1643[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (382 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter was born on January 1, 1600[2].
  • David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter died on January 1, 1643[3].
  • David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter died on April 18, 1643[6].
  • David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter is buried at St Martin's Church, Stamford[7].
  • David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter's father was Richard Cecil[8].
  • David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter's mother was Elizabeth Cope[9].
  • Among David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter's spouses was Lady Elizabeth Egerton[10].
  • A child of David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter was John Cecil, 4th Earl of Exeter[11].
  • A child of David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter was Lady Frances Cecil[12].
  • A child of David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter was Thomas Cecil[13].
  • David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter held citizenship in Kingdom of England[14].
  • David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter's professions included politician[4].
  • David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter held the position of Member of the April 1640 Parliament[15].
  • David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter held the position of member of the House of Lords[16].
  • David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Rutland[17].
  • David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter was educated at Clare College[18].
  • David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter was a member of Short Parliament[19].
  • David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter is recorded as male[20].
  • David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter's noble title is recorded as Earl of Exeter[22].
  • David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter's family name is recorded as Cecil[23].
  • David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter's given name is recorded as David[24].

Body

Origins and Family

David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter was born on January 1, 1600[2]. His father was Richard Cecil[8]. His mother was Elizabeth Cope[9].

Education

David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter's education included a stint at Clare College[18].

Career and Affiliations

David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include Member of the April 1640 Parliament[15]; member of the House of Lords[16], a position[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1801[27]; and Lord Lieutenant of Rutland[17], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29].

Personal Life

Among David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter's spouses was Lady Elizabeth Egerton[10]. Children include John Cecil, 4th Earl of Exeter[11], 1628–1678[30], of Kingdom of England[31]; Lady Frances Cecil[12]; and Thomas Cecil[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1643[3] and April 18, 1643[6]. David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter is buried at St Martin's Church, Stamford[7].

Why It Matters

David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (382 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[5] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Who were David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter's parents?

David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter's father was Richard Cecil[8]. David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter's mother was Elizabeth Cope[9].

Who was David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter married to?

David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter's spouses include Lady Elizabeth Egerton[10].

What did David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter do for work?

David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter worked as politician[4].

Where did David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter go to school?

David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter was educated at Clare College[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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