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Also Known As Robert Cecil, Baron Cecil of Essendon • Baron Cecil of Essendon • Sir Robert Cecil • Viscount Cranborne
Born June 1, 1563 • London • England
Died May 24, 1612 (aged 48) • Marlborough • England
House / Dynasty Cecil family

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