Robert Cecil

lawyer, politician and diplomat in the United Kingdom (1864-1958)
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Robert Cecil

Summary

Robert Cecil is a human[1]. Born in Cavendish Square[2], he… he was born on September 14, 1864[3]. He died in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4]. He died on November 24, 1958[5]. He worked as a politician[6], Esperantist[7], lawyer[8], and diplomat[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Robert Cecil's place of birth was Cavendish Square[2].
  • Robert Cecil passed away in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4].
  • Robert Cecil was born on September 14, 1864[3].
  • Robert Cecil died on November 24, 1958[5].
  • Robert Cecil's father was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury[11].
  • Robert Cecil's mother was Georgina Gascoyne-Cecil, Marchioness of Salisbury[12].
  • Among Robert Cecil's spouses was Eleanor Lambton[13].
  • Robert Cecil held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • British English was Robert Cecil's native language[15].
  • Robert Cecil worked as a politician[6].
  • Robert Cecil worked as an Esperantist[7].
  • Robert Cecil worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Robert Cecil worked as a diplomat[9].
  • Robert Cecil held the position of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs[16].
  • Robert Cecil held the position of Lord Privy Seal[17].
  • Robert Cecil held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[18].
  • Robert Cecil held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Robert Cecil held the position of member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Robert Cecil held the position of member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Among Robert Cecil's employers was United Nations[22].
  • Robert Cecil's education included a stint at University College, Oxford[23].
  • Robert Cecil was educated at Eton College[24].
  • Robert Cecil received the Nobel Peace Prize[25].
  • Robert Cecil received the Cross of Liberty 1st Division, 3rd Class[26].
  • Robert Cecil was a member of World Brotherhood Federation[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Cavendish Square[2], Robert Cecil… he was born on September 14, 1864[3]. His father was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury[11]. His mother was Georgina Gascoyne-Cecil, Marchioness of Salisbury[12]. British English was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at University College, Oxford[23], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1249[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[24], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], Esperantist[7], lawyer[8], and diplomat[9]. Robert Cecil was employed by United Nations[22]. Positions held include Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs[16], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Lord Privy Seal[17], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1307[39]; Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[18], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1361[42]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44]; member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1922[47]; and member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1918[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Nobel Peace Prize[25], a peace award[51] and Cross of Liberty 1st Division, 3rd Class[26].

Personal Life

Robert Cecil was married to Eleanor Lambton[13]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[52].

Death and Burial

Robert Cecil died on November 24, 1958[5]. He passed away in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Cecil ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Robert Cecil born?

Robert Cecil was born in Cavendish Square[2].

Where did Robert Cecil die?

Robert Cecil died in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4].

Who were Robert Cecil's parents?

Robert Cecil's father was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury[11]. Robert Cecil's mother was Georgina Gascoyne-Cecil, Marchioness of Salisbury[12].

Who was Robert Cecil married to?

Robert Cecil's spouses include Eleanor Lambton[13].

What did Robert Cecil do for work?

Robert Cecil worked as politician[6], Esperantist[7], lawyer[8], and diplomat[9].

Where did Robert Cecil go to school?

Robert Cecil was educated at University College, Oxford[23] and Eton College[24].

What awards did Robert Cecil receive?

Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[25] and Cross of Liberty 1st Division, 3rd Class[26].

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  3. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  11. [20] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  23. [26] . president.ee. president.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . Internet Archive. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, Esperantist, lawyer +1
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  4. 21d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military branch Army Reserve
    Mother Georgina Gascoyne-Cecil, Marchioness of Salisbury
    Depicted by Edgar Algernon Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 1st Viscount Cecil of Chelwood, Edgar Algernon Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 1st Viscount Cecil of Chelwood, Viscount Cecil of Chelwood, Chancellor
    Member of political party Conservative Party
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