Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon

English military commander and politician (1572-1638)
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Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon

Summary

Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon is a human[1]. He was born on February 29, 1572[2]. He died on November 16, 1638[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon was born on February 29, 1572[2].
  • Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon died on November 16, 1638[3].
  • Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon's father was Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter[6].
  • Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon's mother was Dorothy Neville[7].
  • Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon was married to Theodosia Noel[8].
  • Among Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon's spouses was Diana Drury[9].
  • Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon was married to Sophia Zouche[10].
  • A child of Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon was Anne Cecil[11].
  • A child of Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon was Elizabeth Cecil[12].
  • A child of Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon was Albinia Cecil[13].
  • A child of Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon was Frances Cecil[14].
  • Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon held citizenship in Kingdom of England[15].
  • Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon worked as a politician[4].
  • Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[16].
  • Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon held the position of Member of the 1601 Parliament[17].
  • Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon held the position of Member of the 1604-11 Parliament[18].
  • Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon held the position of Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[19].
  • Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon held the position of Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[20].
  • Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Surrey[21].
  • Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon was a member of 4th Parliament of King James I[22].
  • Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon is recorded as male[23].
  • Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon's Commons category is recorded as Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon[25].
  • Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon's family name is recorded as Cecil[26].
  • Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon's given name is recorded as Edward[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon was born on February 29, 1572[2]. His father was Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter[6]. His mother was Dorothy Neville[7].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[16]; Member of the 1601 Parliament[17]; Member of the 1604-11 Parliament[18]; Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[19]; Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[20]; and Lord Lieutenant of Surrey[21], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29].

Personal Life

Spouses include Theodosia Noel[8], 1584–1616[30]; Diana Drury[9], 1580–1631[31]; and Sophia Zouche[10], 1618–1691[32]. Children include Anne Cecil[11]; Elizabeth Cecil[12], 1602–1661[33]; Albinia Cecil[13], 1602–1660[34]; and Frances Cecil[14], 1614–1684[35].

Death and Burial

Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon died on November 16, 1638[3].

Why It Matters

Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Who were Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon's parents?

Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon's father was Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter[6]. Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon's mother was Dorothy Neville[7].

Who was Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon married to?

Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon's spouses include Theodosia Noel[8], Diana Drury[9], and Sophia Zouche[10].

What did Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon do for work?

Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [23] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Child Anne Cecil, Elizabeth Cecil, Albinia Cecil +1
    Position held Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1601 Parliament, Member of the 1604-11 Parliament +3
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