Lord David Cecil
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Summary
Lord David Cecil was born on April 9, 1902[1], in Hatfield House[2]. He died on January 1, 1986[3], in Dorset[4]. He worked as a university teacher[5], writer[6], literary critic[7], biographer[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,112 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury[11]
- Mother: Cicely Gore[12]
- Spouse: Rachel MacCarthy[13]
- Child: Jonathan Cecil[14], Hugh Peniston Cecil[15], Alice Laura Cecil[16]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[17]
- Employer: Wadham College[18], New College[19], Gresham College[20]
- Educated at: Christ Church[21], Eton College[22]
- Award received: James Tait Black Memorial Prize[23], Companion of Honour[24], Hawthornden Prize[25]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Movement: Inklings[28]
- Commons category: Lord David Cecil[29]
- Family name: Cecil[30]
- Given name: David[31]
- Medical condition: stuttering[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Sibling: Beatrice Ormsby-Gore, Lady Harlech[34], Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 5th Marquess of Salisbury[35]
Why It Matters
Lord David Cecil has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Lord David Cecil born?
Lord David Cecil was born in Hatfield House[2].
Where did Lord David Cecil die?
Lord David Cecil died in Dorset[4].
Who were Lord David Cecil's parents?
Lord David Cecil's father was James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury[11]. Lord David Cecil's mother was Cicely Gore[12].
Who was Lord David Cecil married to?
Lord David Cecil's spouses include Rachel MacCarthy[13].
What did Lord David Cecil do for work?
Lord David Cecil worked as a university teacher[5], writer[6], literary critic[7], biographer[8], and historian[9].
Where did Lord David Cecil go to school?
Lord David Cecil was educated at Christ Church[21] and Eton College[22].
What awards did Lord David Cecil receive?
Honors received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[23], Companion of Honour[24], and Hawthornden Prize[25].