Brownlow Cecil, 9th Earl of Exeter facts for kids
Brownlow Cecil, 9th Earl of Exeter (born September 21, 1725 – died December 26, 1793) was an important person in British history. For many years, he was known as Lord Burghley. He was a member of the British nobility, called a peer, and also served as a Member of Parliament.
About His Life
Brownlow Cecil was the oldest son of Brownlow Cecil, 8th Earl of Exeter, and Hannah Sophia Chambers. He went to school at Winchester and later studied at St John's College, Cambridge.
His Time in Politics
In 1747, Brownlow Cecil was chosen to be a Member of Parliament for an area called Rutland. The House of Commons is where elected representatives make laws for the country. He held this job until 1754.
In 1754, his father passed away, and Brownlow Cecil became the new Earl of Exeter. This meant he moved from the House of Commons to the House of Lords. The House of Lords is another part of the British Parliament, usually made up of nobles.
He also had another important role as the Lord Lieutenant of Rutland. A Lord Lieutenant was like the King's or Queen's main representative in a county.
Working with Capability Brown
From 1755 to 1779, the 9th Earl of Exeter hired a very famous landscape designer named Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. Brown was known for creating beautiful parks and gardens for large estates. He helped design the deer park at Burghley House, which was the Cecil family's grand home.
His Later Years
Lord Exeter died in December 1793 when he was 68 years old. He did not have any children. After he passed away, his nephew, Henry, became the next Earl. Henry later received an even higher noble title, becoming the Marquess of Exeter in 1801.
