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Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter

English politician (1542-1623) · Politicians · Died at 80

Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter KG, known as Lord Burghley from 1598 to 1605, was an English politician, courtier and soldier.

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Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1542 to 1623 · aged 80