Robert Cecil

English politician (1670-1716)
Person human Q7342836
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Robert Cecil

Summary

Robert Cecil is a human[1]. He was born on November 6, 1670[2]. He died on February 23, 1716[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • Robert Cecil was born on November 6, 1670[2].
  • Robert Cecil died on February 23, 1716[3].
  • Robert Cecil died on 1716[5].
  • Robert Cecil's father was James Cecil, 3rd Earl of Salisbury[6].
  • Robert Cecil's mother was Margaret Cecil, Countess of Salisbury[7].
  • Among Robert Cecil's spouses was Elizabeth Meynell[8].
  • A child of Robert Cecil was Charles Cecil[9].
  • A child of Robert Cecil was Margaret Cecil, Lady Brown[10].
  • Robert Cecil worked as a politician[4].
  • Robert Cecil held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11].
  • Robert Cecil held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[12].
  • Robert Cecil held the position of Member of the 1701 Parliament[13].
  • Robert Cecil is recorded as male[14].
  • Robert Cecil's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Robert Cecil's honorific prefix is recorded as The Honourable[16].
  • Robert Cecil's family name is recorded as Cecil[17].
  • Robert Cecil's given name is recorded as Robert[18].
  • Robert Cecil's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of the Hon. Robert Cecil (ca.1667-1716)[19].
  • Robert Cecil's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Cecil was born on November 6, 1670[2]. His father was James Cecil, 3rd Earl of Salisbury[6]. His mother was Margaret Cecil, Countess of Salisbury[7].

Career and Affiliations

Robert Cecil's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11], member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[12], and Member of the 1701 Parliament[13].

Personal Life

Robert Cecil was married to Elizabeth Meynell[8]. Children include Charles Cecil[9], a presbyter[21], 1601–1737[22], of Kingdom of Great Britain[23] and Margaret Cecil, Lady Brown[10], a composer[24], 1698–1782[25], of Kingdom of Great Britain[26].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 23, 1716[3] and 1716[5].

FAQs

Who were Robert Cecil's parents?

Robert Cecil's father was James Cecil, 3rd Earl of Salisbury[6]. Robert Cecil's mother was Margaret Cecil, Countess of Salisbury[7].

Who was Robert Cecil married to?

Robert Cecil's spouses include Elizabeth Meynell[8].

What did Robert Cecil do for work?

Robert Cecil worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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