John Cecil, 5th Earl of Exeter, known as Lord Burghley until 1678, was an English peer and Member of Parliament. He was also known as the Travelling Earl.

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Occupation: politician
Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1661-79 Parliament, member of the House of Lords
Citizenship: Kingdom of England
Born: 1649
Died: August 29, 1700

Family

Anne Cecil, Countess of Exeterspouse John Cecil, 6th Earl of Exeterchild William Cecilchild Charles Cecilchild Edward Cecilchild Christian Cecilchild Ann Cecilchild Frances Cecilchild unknown daughter Cecilchild Lady Elizabeth Cecilchild John Cecil, 4th Earl of Exeterfather Frances Cecil, Countess of Exetermother

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John Cecil, 5th Earl of Exeter, known as Lord Burghley until 1678, was an English peer and Member of Parliament. He was also known as the Travelling Earl.

Read the full article →

Occupation: politician
Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1661-79 Parliament, member of the House of Lords
Citizenship: Kingdom of England
Born: 1649
Died: August 29, 1700

Family