Richard Cecil

English politician
Person human Q7324684
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Richard Cecil

Summary

Richard Cecil is a human[1]. Born in Westminster[2], he… he was born on +1570-12-07T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1633-09-04T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Richard Cecil's place of birth was Westminster[2].
  • Richard Cecil was born on +1570-12-07T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Richard Cecil died on +1633-09-04T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Richard Cecil's father was Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter[7].
  • Richard Cecil's mother was Dorothy Neville[8].
  • Richard Cecil was married to Elizabeth Cope[9].
  • A child of Richard Cecil was David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter[10].
  • A child of Richard Cecil was Elizabeth Cecil[11].
  • Richard Cecil held citizenship in Kingdom of England[12].
  • Richard Cecil's professions included politician[5].
  • Richard Cecil held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13].
  • Richard Cecil held the position of Member of the 1593 Parliament[14].
  • Richard Cecil held the position of Member of the 1604-11 Parliament[15].
  • Richard Cecil held the position of Member of the 1614 Parliament[16].
  • Richard Cecil held the position of Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[17].
  • Richard Cecil's education included a stint at St John's College[18].
  • Richard Cecil was a member of Addled Parliament[19].
  • Richard Cecil was a member of Gray's Inn[20].
  • Richard Cecil is recorded as male[21].
  • Richard Cecil's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Richard Cecil's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0b9xcwb[23].
  • Richard Cecil's family name is recorded as Cecil[24].
  • Richard Cecil's given name is recorded as Richard[25].
  • Richard Cecil's Rodovid ID is recorded as 1405109[26].
  • Richard Cecil's Cambridge Alumni Database ID is recorded as CCL585R[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Cecil's place of birth was Westminster[2]. He was born on +1570-12-07T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter[7]. His mother was Dorothy Neville[8].

Education

Richard Cecil was educated at St John's College[18].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Cecil worked as a politician[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13], Member of the 1593 Parliament[14], Member of the 1604-11 Parliament[15], Member of the 1614 Parliament[16], and Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[17].

Personal Life

Among Richard Cecil's spouses was Elizabeth Cope[9]. Children include David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter[10], a politician[28], 1600–1643[29], of Kingdom of England[30] and Elizabeth Cecil[11].

Death and Burial

Richard Cecil died on +1633-09-04T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Cecil ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Richard Cecil born?

Richard Cecil was born in Westminster[2].

Who were Richard Cecil's parents?

Richard Cecil's father was Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter[7]. Richard Cecil's mother was Dorothy Neville[8].

Who was Richard Cecil married to?

Richard Cecil's spouses include Elizabeth Cope[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[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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