Brownlow Cecil, 9th Earl of Exeter

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Brownlow Cecil, 9th Earl of Exeter (21 September 172526 December 1793), known as Lord Burghley from 1725 to 1754, was a British peer and Member of Parliament.

Exeter was the eldest son of Brownlow Cecil, 8th Earl of Exeter, and Hannah Sophia Chambers. He was elected to the House of Commons for Rutland in 1747, a seat he held until 1754, when he succeeded his father in the earldom and entered the House of Lords. He also served as Lord Lieutenant of Rutland.

Lord Exeter died in December 1793, aged 68. He was childless and was succeeded in his titles by his nephew Henry, who was created Marquess of Exeter in 1801.

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Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by
James Noel
John Finch
Member of Parliament for Rutland
with James Noel 1747–1752
Thomas Noel 1753–1754

1747–1754
Succeeded by
Thomas Noel
George Bridges Brudenell
Honorary titles
Preceded by
The Earl of Harborough
Lord Lieutenant of Rutland
1751–1779
Succeeded by
The Earl of Winchilsea
Peerage of England
Preceded by
Brownlow Cecil
Earl of Exeter
1754–1793
Succeeded by
Henry Cecil