William Cecil
Former Lord Privy Seal of the United Kingdom
William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley KG PC was an English statesman, the chief adviser of Queen Elizabeth I for most of her reign, twice Secretary of State and Lord High Treasurer from 1572. Wikipedia
Born: September 13, 1520, Bourne, United Kingdom
Died: August 4, 1598 (age 77 years), Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Spouse: Mildred Cooke (m. 1546–1589) and Mary Cheke (m. 1541–1543)
Previous offices: Lord Privy Seal of the United Kingdom (1590–1598), Lord High Treasurer of Great Britain (1572–1598), Lord Privy Seal of the United Kingdom (1571–1572), and more
Parents: Richard Cecil and Jane Heckington
Grandchildren: Elizabeth Hatton, William Cecil, 2nd Earl of Salisbury, Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon, and more
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