William Cecil, first baron Burghley

(1520-1598)

NAME AUTHORITIES: LOC: Burghley, William Cecil, Baron, 1520-1598 NRA: Cecil, William (1520-1598) 1st Baron Burghley, statesman DNB: Cecil, William, first Baron Burghley (1520/21-1598), royal minister LBT ID: LdBurgh1 VIAF ID: 121751642 LOC ID: n50032698	B/BAP: 1520-09-18 DIED: 1598-08-04
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English statesman who was the chief advisor to Queen Elizabeth.