About Charles Cecil
Lived 1683 – 1726 (aged 42–43). Charles Cecil was an English and British politician.
Charles Cecil (c. 1683 – 14 March 1726) was an English politician. He sat as MP for Stamford from 1705 till 1722.
He was the third son of John Cecil, 5th Earl of Exeter and Lady Anne Cavendish, the daughter of William Cavendish, 3rd Earl of Devonshire and widow of Charles, Lord Rich. He was also the brother of John Cecil, 6th Earl of Exeter and William Cecil. He was educated privately by Matthew Prior and travelled abroad to France and Italy from 1699 till 1700. He was admitted into St. John's College, Cambridge at the age of 13. He entered the Inner Temple in 1701. He died unmarried.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Cecil?
English Member of Parliament (died 1726)
When was Charles Cecil born?
Charles Cecil was born in 1683.
When did Charles Cecil die?
Charles Cecil died on 14 March 1726.
What was Charles Cecil's occupation?
Charles Cecil was a politician.
What nationality was Charles Cecil?
Charles Cecil was English and British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Cecil (died 1726)
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