William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter

British politician (1825-1895)
Person human Q8006657
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William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter

Summary

William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter is a human[1]. He was born on +1825-04-30T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1895-07-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a cricketer[4], politician[5], and aristocrat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter was born on +1825-04-30T00:00:00Z[2].
  • William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter died on +1895-07-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter's father was Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter[8].
  • William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter's mother was Isabella Cecil, Marchioness of Exeter[9].
  • William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter was married to Lady Georgina Pakenham[10].
  • A child of William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter was Brownlow Cecil, 4th Marquess of Exeter[11].
  • A child of William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter was Lord William Cecil[12].
  • A child of William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter was Lord John Joicey-Cecil[13].
  • A child of William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter was Lady Mary Cecil[14].
  • A child of William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter was Lord Francis Cecil[15].
  • A child of William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter was Lady Isabella Cecil[16].
  • William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter's professions included cricketer[4].
  • William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter worked as a politician[5].
  • William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18].
  • William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter's education included a stint at St John's College[24].
  • William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter's image is recorded as 3rd Marquess of Exeter.png[25].
  • William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter is recorded as male[26].
  • William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter was born on +1825-04-30T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter[8]. His mother was Isabella Cecil, Marchioness of Exeter[9].

Education

William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter's education included a stint at St John's College[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cricketer[4], politician[5], and aristocrat[6]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1865[32]; member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1859[35]; member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1857[38]; member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1852[41]; and member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1847[44].

Personal Life

William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter was married to Lady Georgina Pakenham[10]. Children include Brownlow Cecil, 4th Marquess of Exeter[11], a politician[45], 1849–1898[46], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[47]; Lord William Cecil[12], 1854–1943[48], of United Kingdom[49], awarded the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[50]; Lord John Joicey-Cecil[13], a politician[51], 1867–1942[52], of United Kingdom[53]; Lady Mary Cecil[14], 1857–1930[54]; Lord Francis Cecil[15], 1851–1889[55]; and Lady Isabella Cecil[16]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[56].

Death and Burial

William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter died on +1895-07-14T00:00:00Z[3].

Why It Matters

William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57]

FAQs

Who were William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter's parents?

William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter's father was Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Exeter[8]. William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter's mother was Isabella Cecil, Marchioness of Exeter[9].

Who was William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter married to?

William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter's spouses include Lady Georgina Pakenham[10].

What did William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter do for work?

William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter worked as cricketer[4], politician[5], and aristocrat[6].

Where did William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter go to school?

William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter was educated at St John's College[24].

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