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David Cecil, 6th Marquess of Exeter

English athlete, sports official, and Conservative Party politician (1905-1981) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 76

David George Brownlow Cecil, 6th Marquess of Exeter, KCMG, KStJ, styled Lord Burghley from birth until 1956 and also known as David Burghley, was an English athlete, sports official, peer, and Conservative Party politician. He won the gold medal in the 400 m hurdles at the 1928 Summer Olympics.

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Gold Olympic Order1981
Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons1964
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1905 to 1981 · aged 76