James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury

British Conservative politician (1791–1868)
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James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury

Summary

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on April 17, 1791[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on April 12, 1868[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (267 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury was born in London[2].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury died in London[4].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury was born on April 17, 1791[3].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury died on April 12, 1868[5].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury's father was James Cecil, 1st Marquess of Salisbury[8].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury's mother was Emily Cecil, Marchioness of Salisbury[9].
  • Among James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury's spouses was Frances Gascoyne[10].
  • Among James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury's spouses was Mary Stanley, Lady Derby[11].
  • A child of James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury[12].
  • A child of James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury was Lord Eustace Cecil[13].
  • A child of James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury was Lady Mildred Gascoyne-Cecil[14].
  • A child of James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury was Lady Blanche Gascoyne-Cecil[15].
  • A child of James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury was James Gascoyne-Cecil, Viscount Cranborne[16].
  • A child of James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury was Lord Arthur Gascoyne-Cecil[17].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury worked as a politician[6].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury held the position of Lord Privy Seal[21].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury held the position of Lord President of the Council[22].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[23].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury was educated at University of Oxford[26].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury was educated at Eton College[27].

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Origins and Family

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury was born in London[2]. He was born on April 17, 1791[3]. His father was James Cecil, 1st Marquess of Salisbury[8]. His mother was Emily Cecil, Marchioness of Salisbury[9].

Education

Educated at University of Oxford[26] and Eton College[27].

Career and Affiliations

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1818[30]; Lord Privy Seal[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1307[33]; Lord President of the Council[22], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1530[36]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[23], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38]; member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1812[41]; and member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[42], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1820[45].

Recognition

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury received the Order of the Garter[46].

Personal Life

Spouses include Frances Gascoyne[10], 1802–1839[47] and Mary Stanley, Lady Derby[11], a politician[48], 1824–1900[49]. Children include Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury[12], a politician[50], 1830–1903[51], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[52], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[53]; Lord Eustace Cecil[13], a politician[54], 1834–1921[55], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[56]; Lady Mildred Gascoyne-Cecil[14], 1822–1881[57]; Lady Blanche Gascoyne-Cecil[15], 1825–1872[58]; James Gascoyne-Cecil, Viscount Cranborne[16], 1821–1865[59]; and Lord Arthur Gascoyne-Cecil[17], 1823–1825[60]. James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury was affiliated with the Conservative Party[61].

Death and Burial

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury died on April 12, 1868[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (267 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury born?

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury was born in London[2].

Where did James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury die?

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury passed away in London[4].

Who were James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury's parents?

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury's father was James Cecil, 1st Marquess of Salisbury[8]. James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury's mother was Emily Cecil, Marchioness of Salisbury[9].

Who was James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury married to?

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury's spouses include Frances Gascoyne[10] and Mary Stanley, Lady Derby[11].

What did James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury do for work?

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury worked as politician[6].

Where did James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury go to school?

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury was educated at University of Oxford[26] and Eton College[27].

What awards did James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[46].

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    Place of death London
    Noble title Marquess of Salisbury
    Award received
    Child Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, Lord Eustace Cecil, Lady Mildred Gascoyne-Cecil +8
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