Margaret Cecil, Countess of Salisbury facts for kids
Margaret Cecil, Countess of Salisbury, was an important lady in English history. She was born Lady Margaret Manners and lived in the 1600s. She became the Countess of Salisbury when she married James Cecil, 3rd Earl of Salisbury. An "Earl" was a high-ranking nobleman, and his wife was called a "Countess."
Who Was Margaret Cecil?
Margaret Cecil was known as the Countess of Salisbury. She was married to James Cecil, 3rd Earl of Salisbury. Her life was part of the noble families of England during the 17th century.
Her Family Background
Margaret came from a very important family herself. Her father was John Manners, 8th Earl of Rutland. Her mother was Frances Montagu, who was also a Countess. Margaret had several sisters who also married into noble families. Three of her sisters, Frances, Elizabeth, and Dorothy, also became countesses. Another sister, Anne, became a "Viscountess," which is another noble title, just below a Countess.
Her Marriage
Margaret Manners married James Cecil on October 1, 1661. At the time, he was not yet an Earl. He became the 3rd Earl of Salisbury seven years later, after his grandfather passed away. When he became an Earl, Margaret became the Countess of Salisbury.
Her Children
Margaret and James had many children together. Some of their children sadly passed away when they were very young. Their children included:
- James Cecil, 4th Earl of Salisbury (1666-1694)
- Hon Robert Cecil (c.1670-1716), who became a Member of Parliament (MP). He married Elizabeth Hale and had children.
- Hon William Cecil
- Hon Charles Cecil
- Hon George Cecil
- Lady Catharine Cecil (died 1688), who married Sir George Downing, 2nd Baronet and had children.
- Lady Frances Cecil (died 1698), who married Sir William Halford, 1st Baronet, of Welham and had children.
- Lady Mary Cecil (died March 29, 1739/40), who married Sir William Forester and had children.
- Lady Margaret Cecil (1672-1728), who married twice. Her first husband was John Stawel, 2nd Baron Stawel. Her second husband was Richard Jones, 1st Earl of Ranelagh.
- Lady Mildred Cecil (died 1727), who also married twice. Her first husband was Sir Uvedale Corbet, 3rd Baronet. Her second husband was Sir Charles Hotham, 4th Baronet. She had children from both marriages.
