Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter

English politician (1542-1623)
Person human Q1920626
Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter
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Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter

Summary

Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on May 5, 1542[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 8, 1623[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter…
  • Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter passed away in London[4].
  • Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter was born on May 5, 1542[3].
  • Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter died on February 8, 1623[5].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[8].
  • Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter's father was William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley[9].
  • Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter's mother was Mary Cheke[10].
  • Among Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter's spouses was Dorothy Neville[11].
  • Among Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter's spouses was Frances Cecil[12].
  • A child of Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter was Elizabeth Hatton[13].
  • A child of Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter was Richard Cecil[14].
  • A child of Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter was William Cecil, 2nd Earl of Exeter[15].
  • A child of Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter was Thomas Cecil[16].
  • A child of Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter was Georgiana Cecil[17].
  • A child of Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter was Lady Lucy Cecil[18].
  • Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter held citizenship in Kingdom of England[19].
  • Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter worked as a politician[6].
  • Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter held the position of Member of the 1563-67 Parliament[20].
  • Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter held the position of Member of the 1571 Parliament[21].
  • Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter held the position of Member of the 1572-83 Parliament[22].
  • Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter held the position of Member of the 1584-85 Parliament[23].
  • Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter held the position of Member of the 1586-87 Parliament[24].
  • Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter held the position of Member of the 1593 Parliament[25].
  • Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter was educated at University of Cambridge[26].
  • Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter received the Order of the Garter[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on May 5, 1542[3]. His father was William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley[9]. His mother was Mary Cheke[10].

Education

Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter was educated at University of Cambridge[26].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the 1563-67 Parliament[20], Member of the 1571 Parliament[21], Member of the 1572-83 Parliament[22], Member of the 1584-85 Parliament[23], Member of the 1586-87 Parliament[24], and Member of the 1593 Parliament[25].

Recognition

Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter received the Order of the Garter[27].

Personal Life

Spouses include Dorothy Neville[11], 1548–1608[28] and Frances Cecil[12], 1580–1663[29], of United Kingdom[30]. Children include Elizabeth Hatton[13], 1578–1646[31]; Richard Cecil[14], a politician[32], 1570–1633[33], of Kingdom of England[34]; William Cecil, 2nd Earl of Exeter[15], a politician[35], 1566–1640[36], of Kingdom of England[37], awarded the Order of the Garter[38]; Thomas Cecil[16], 1578–1662[39]; Georgiana Cecil[17]; and Lady Lucy Cecil[18], 1568–1614[40].

Death and Burial

Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter died on February 8, 1623[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[8].

Why It Matters

Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter born?

Born in London[2], Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter…

Where did Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter die?

Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter died in London[4].

Who were Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter's parents?

Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter's father was William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley[9]. Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter's mother was Mary Cheke[10].

Who was Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter married to?

Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter's spouses include Dorothy Neville[11] and Frances Cecil[12].

What did Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter do for work?

Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter worked as politician[6].

Where did Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter go to school?

Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter was educated at University of Cambridge[26].

What awards did Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[27].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . 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
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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