John Cecil, 5th Earl of Exeter
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John Cecil, 5th Earl of Exeter (c. 1648 – 29 August 1700), known as Lord Burghley until 1678, was a British peer and Member of Parliament.
Exeter was the son of John Cecil, 4th Earl of Exeter, and Lady Frances Manners. He was educated at Stamford School and St. John's College, Cambridge. He was elected to the House of Commons for Northamptonshire in 1675, a seat he held until 1678 when he succeeded his father in the earldom and entered the House of Lords.
He was a notable Grand Tourist and filled his family home, Burghley House, with treasures purchased on his travels in Italy.
Lord Exeter married Lady Anne, daughter of William Cavendish, 3rd Earl of Devonshire, in circa 1670. He died in August 1700 and was succeeded in his titles by his son John.
| Parliament of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Justinian Isham, Bt George Clerke |
Member of Parliament for Northamptonshire with George Clerke 1675–1678 |
Succeeded by George Clerke Miles Fleetwood |
| Peerage of England | ||
| Preceded by John Cecil |
Earl of Exeter 1678–1700 |
Succeeded by John Cecil |
[edit] References
- Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990.
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page
- www.thepeerage.com
