Richard Cecil

English politician
Person human Q7324684
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Summary

Richard Cecil is a human[1]. Born in Westminster[2], he… he was born on December 7, 1570[3]. He died on September 4, 1633[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Richard Cecil's place of birth was Westminster[2].
  • Richard Cecil was born on December 7, 1570[3].
  • Richard Cecil died on September 4, 1633[4].
  • Richard Cecil's father was Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter[7].
  • Richard Cecil's mother was Dorothy Neville[8].
  • Richard Cecil was married to Elizabeth Cope[9].
  • A child of Richard Cecil was David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter[10].
  • A child of Richard Cecil was Elizabeth Cecil[11].
  • Richard Cecil held citizenship in Kingdom of England[12].
  • Richard Cecil's professions included politician[5].
  • Richard Cecil held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13].
  • Richard Cecil held the position of Member of the 1593 Parliament[14].
  • Richard Cecil held the position of Member of the 1604-11 Parliament[15].
  • Richard Cecil held the position of Member of the 1614 Parliament[16].
  • Richard Cecil held the position of Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[17].
  • Richard Cecil's education included a stint at St John's College[18].
  • Richard Cecil was a member of Addled Parliament[19].
  • Richard Cecil was a member of Gray's Inn[20].
  • Richard Cecil is recorded as male[21].
  • Richard Cecil's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Richard Cecil's family name is recorded as Cecil[23].
  • Richard Cecil's given name is recorded as Richard[24].
  • Richard Cecil's sibling is recorded as Elizabeth Hatton[25].
  • Richard Cecil's sibling is recorded as Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon[26].
  • Richard Cecil's sibling is recorded as William Cecil, 2nd Earl of Exeter[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Cecil's place of birth was Westminster[2]. He was born on December 7, 1570[3]. His father was Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter[7]. His mother was Dorothy Neville[8].

Education

Richard Cecil was educated at St John's College[18].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Cecil worked as a politician[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13], Member of the 1593 Parliament[14], Member of the 1604-11 Parliament[15], Member of the 1614 Parliament[16], and Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[17].

Personal Life

Among Richard Cecil's spouses was Elizabeth Cope[9]. Children include David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter[10], a politician[28], 1600–1643[29], of Kingdom of England[30] and Elizabeth Cecil[11].

Death and Burial

Richard Cecil died on September 4, 1633[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Cecil ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Richard Cecil born?

Richard Cecil was born in Westminster[2].

Who were Richard Cecil's parents?

Richard Cecil's father was Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter[7]. Richard Cecil's mother was Dorothy Neville[8].

Who was Richard Cecil married to?

Richard Cecil's spouses include Elizabeth Cope[9].

What did Richard Cecil do for work?

Richard Cecil worked as politician[5].

Where did Richard Cecil go to school?

Richard Cecil was educated at St John's College[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Q75653886. 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → St John's College
    Child → David Cecil, 3rd Earl of Exeter, Elizabeth Cecil
    Wikitree person id → Cecil-931
    Mother → Dorothy Neville
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