Richard Cecil (died 1633) facts for kids
Sir Richard Cecil (born December 7, 1570 – died September 4, 1633) was an English politician. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is like a part of the government, at different times between 1593 and 1622.
Early Life and Education
Richard Cecil was the second son of Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter and his first wife, Dorothy Nevill. Dorothy was the daughter of John Nevill, 4th Baron Latymer.
Richard started studying at St John's College, Cambridge in 1585. Later, in 1591, he joined Gray's Inn, which was a place where people learned to become lawyers.
Political Career
In 1593, Richard Cecil was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Westminster. An MP is someone elected to represent people in the House of Commons.
He traveled abroad in 1594, which was common for educated people at the time. In 1604, he was elected as an MP again, this time for Peterborough.
By 1605, he became a Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Northamptonshire. A J.P. helps keep law and order in a local area. In 1607, he was given the job of bailiff and keeper of the manor and park of Collyweston in Northamptonshire.
By 1613, he was a Deputy Lieutenant for Northamptonshire. This role involved helping with military and public duties in the county. In 1614, he was elected MP for Stamford. He was honored with a knighthood in 1616, which meant he was called "Sir Richard." In 1621, he was re-elected as MP for Stamford.
Family Life
In 1603, Richard Cecil married Elizabeth Cope. She was the daughter of Sir Anthony Cope, 1st Baronet.
Richard and Elizabeth had a son named David. David later inherited the title of Earl of Exeter. Richard also had two brothers who were important figures: Edward Cecil, 1st Viscount Wimbledon and William Cecil, 2nd Earl of Exeter.
Later Years and Legacy
Sir Richard Cecil passed away in 1633 when he was 62 years old. He was buried in Wakerley on September 4, 1633.