Richard Cecil

English courtier and high sheriff of Rutland
Person human Q2078204
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Richard Cecil

Summary

Richard Cecil is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1495[2]. He passed away in Westminster[3]. He died on May 19, 1552[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (850 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Richard Cecil died in Westminster[3].
  • Richard Cecil was born on January 1, 1495[2].
  • Richard Cecil died on May 19, 1552[4].
  • Richard Cecil's father was David Cecil[7].
  • Richard Cecil's mother was Alice Dickons[8].
  • Among Richard Cecil's spouses was Jane Heckington[9].
  • A child of Richard Cecil was William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley[10].
  • A child of Richard Cecil was Margaret Cecil[11].
  • A child of Richard Cecil was Elizabeth Cecil[12].
  • A child of Richard Cecil was Anne Cecil[13].
  • Richard Cecil held citizenship in Kingdom of England[14].
  • Richard Cecil worked as a politician[5].
  • Richard Cecil held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15].
  • Richard Cecil held the position of Member of the 1539-40 Parliament[16].
  • Richard Cecil's education included a stint at St John's College[17].
  • Richard Cecil is recorded as male[18].
  • Richard Cecil's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Richard Cecil's family name is recorded as Cecil[20].
  • Richard Cecil's given name is recorded as Richard[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Cecil was born on January 1, 1495[2]. His father was David Cecil[7]. His mother was Alice Dickons[8].

Education

Richard Cecil was educated at St John's College[17].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Cecil worked as a politician[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15] and Member of the 1539-40 Parliament[16].

Personal Life

Among Richard Cecil's spouses was Jane Heckington[9]. Children include William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley[10], a politician[22], 1520–1598[23], of Kingdom of England[24], awarded the Order of the Garter[25]; Margaret Cecil[11], 1522–1611[26]; Elizabeth Cecil[12], 1535–1611[27]; and Anne Cecil[13], b. 1527[28].

Death and Burial

Richard Cecil died on May 19, 1552[4]. He passed away in Westminster[3].

Why It Matters

Richard Cecil ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (850 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where did Richard Cecil die?

Richard Cecil died in Westminster[3].

Who were Richard Cecil's parents?

Richard Cecil's father was David Cecil[7]. Richard Cecil's mother was Alice Dickons[8].

Who was Richard Cecil married to?

Richard Cecil's spouses include Jane Heckington[9].

What did Richard Cecil do for work?

Richard Cecil worked as politician[5].

Where did Richard Cecil go to school?

Richard Cecil was educated at St John's College[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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