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William Cecil Baron Burghley (1st) (1520-1598) |
William Cecil Baron Burghley (1st)
Another name for William was William Cecil Baron Burleigh (1st). Noted events in his life were: • Knighted: Knight of the Garter. • Occupation: Secretary of State, 1550-1553. • Occupation: Secretary of State, 1558-1572. • Occupation: Chief Advisor & Friend to Queen Elizabeth I, 17 Nov 1558-24 Mar 1603. • Occupation: Lord High Treasurer, 1572-1598. William married Mary Cheke, daughter of Peter Cheke and Unknown, in 1541. (Mary Cheke died in Feb 1543.) William next married Mildred Cooke, daughter of Sir Anthony Cooke and Unknown, on 21 Dec 1546. |
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