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In or before 1566 [his father] Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 23) and [his mother] Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter (age 17) were married.
In 1566 William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter was born to [his father] Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 23) and [his mother] Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter (age 18).
On 22nd April 1577 [his grandfather] John Neville 4th Baron Latimer of Snape (age 57) died. He was buried at St Michaels Church, Well. Baron Latimer of Snape abeyant between daughters [his aunt] Katherine Neville Countess Northumberland (age 32), [his mother] Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter (age 29), [his aunt] Lucy Neville (age 28) and [his aunt] Elizabeth Neville (age 27).
Around 1580 William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 14) educated Trinity College.
Around 1586 William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 20) educated Gray's Inn.
On 28th February 1587 [his brother-in-law] William Paulet 4th Marquess Winchester (age 28) and [his sister] Lucy Cecil Marchioness Winchester were married at St Martin in the Fields Church [Map]. She the daughter of [his father] Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 44) and [his mother] Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter (age 39). He the son of William Paulet 3rd Marquess Winchester (age 55) and Agnes Howard Marchioness Winchester (age 52). They were half fourth cousins.
On 14th April 1587 Edward Manners 3rd Earl of Rutland (age 37) died at his home Ivy Bridge on the Strand [Map] or at Puddle Wharf aka Dock [Map]. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Bottesford, Leicestershire [Map]. His daughter [his future wife] Elizabeth (age 12) succeeded 15th Baroness Ros Helmsley. His brother John (age 36) succeeded 4th Earl of Rutland. Elizabeth Charlton Countess Rutland (age 34) by marriage Countess of Rutland. He would be Earl for ten months only dying on 24 Feb 1588.
Robert Constable (age 65) was one of the principal mourners at his funeral.
In January 1589 William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 23) and Elizabeth Manners 15th Baroness Ros of Helmsley (age 14) were married at Newark Castle, Nottinghamshire [Map]. She the daughter of Edward Manners 3rd Earl of Rutland and Isabel Holcroft Countess Rutland (age 39). He the son of Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 46) and Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter (age 41). They were fifth cousins.
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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
In May 1590 [his son] William Cecil 16th Baron Ros Helmsley was born to William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 24) and [his wife] Elizabeth Manners 15th Baroness Ros of Helmsley (age 15) at Newark Castle, Nottinghamshire [Map]. He married 12th February 1615 Anne Lake Baroness Ros of Helmsley.
After 1591 William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 25) and Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter (age 12) were married. He the son of Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 48) and Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter (age 43). They were third cousin once removed.
On 19th May 1591 [his wife] Elizabeth Manners 15th Baroness Ros of Helmsley (age 16) died in childbirth at Tower Street, All Hallows [Map]. Her son [his son] William (age 1) succeeded 16th Baron Ros Helmsley.
Around 1596 [his daughter] Diana Cecil Countess of Oxford and Elgin was born to William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 30) and [his wife] Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter (age 17). She married (1) 1st January 1624 her fifth cousin once removed Henry de Vere 18th Earl of Oxford, son of Edward de Vere 17th Earl of Oxford and Elizabeth Trentham Maid of Honour Countess of Oxford (2) 12th November 1629 Thomas Bruce 1st Earl Elgin.
In 1596 [his daughter] Elizabeth Cecil Countess Berkshire was born to William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 30) and [his wife] Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter (age 17). She married 1614 her fourth cousin Thomas Howard 1st Earl Berkshire, son of Thomas Howard 1st Earl Suffolk and Catherine Knyvet Countess Suffolk, and had issue.
Around 1596 [his daughter] Anne Cecil Countess Stamford was born to William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 30) and [his wife] Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter (age 17). She married 19th July 1620 her fourth cousin Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford and had issue.
On 4th August 1598 [his grandfather] William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley (age 77) died. His son [his father] Thomas (age 56) succeeded 2nd Baron Burghley. He was buried at St Martin's Church, Stamford [Map] with a large free-standing Elizabethan Period monument under the north chapel arch, in coloured marbles with a figure on tomb chest under an arched canopy supported on paired columns. Attributed to Cornelius Cure. The emblem of the Knights of the Garter on William's left shoulder. Leg Garter. In his right-hand he is holding the Lord Treasurer Staff of Office; originally white.
The inscription on the monument is on contained within three panels: two on the south (Chancel) side, and one on the north (Chapel) side.
Sacred to God most good and great, and to memory. The most honourable and far renowned Lord William Cecil, Baron of Burghley, Lord High Treasurer of England, President of the Court of Wards, knight of the most noble order of the Garter, Privy Counsellor to the most serene Elizabeth, Queen of England, &c., and Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, under this tomb awaits the second coming of Christ: Who for the excellent endowments of the mind, was first made Privy Counsellor to Edward the sixth, King of England; afterwards to Queen Elizabeth: under whom being intrusted with the greatest and most weighty affairs of this kingdom, and above all others approved, in promoting the true religion, and providing for the safety and honour of the commonwealth; by his prudence, honesty, integrity, and great services to the nation, he obtained the highest honours: and when he had long enough to nature, long enough for glory, but not long enough to his country, quietly fell asleep in Christ. He had two wives: [his grandmother] Mary, sister of Sir John Cheeke, knight, of whom ie begat one son, Thomas, now Baron of Burghley; and Mildred, daughter of Sir Anthony Cooke, knight, who bore to him Sir [his uncle] Robert Cecil (age 35), knight, Privy Counsellor to Queen Elizabeth and President of the Court of Wards; [his aunt] Anne, married to Edward, Earl of Oxford (age 48); and [his aunt] Elizabeth (age 34) to William Wentworth, eldest son of Baron Wentworth.
Mary Cheke: she was born to Peter Cheke. In 1541 William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley and she were married. In February 1543 Mary Cheke died.
Elizabeth Cecil: On 1st July 1564 she was born to William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley and Mildred Cooke Baroness Burghley. On 26th February 1582 William Wentworth and she were married.
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On 24th November 1598 William Paulet 3rd Marquess Winchester (age 66) died. His son [his brother-in-law] William (age 39) succeeded 4th Marquess Winchester, 4th Earl Wiltshire, 4th Baron St John. [his sister] Lucy Cecil Marchioness Winchester by marriage Marchioness Winchester.
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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
In 1601 [his brother] Edward Cecil 1st Viscount Wimbledon (age 28) and [his sister-in-law] Theodosia Noel (age 16) were married. He the son of [his father] Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 58) and [his mother] Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter (age 53).
In 1601 [his father] Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 58) was created 1st Earl Exeter. [his mother] Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter (age 53) by marriage Countess Exeter.
In 1601 [his father] Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 58) was appointed 392nd Knight of the Garter by Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland (age 67).
Before 3rd September 1602 [his brother-in-law] Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet (age 24) and [his sister] Frances Cecil Countess Isle Thanet (age 21) were married. She the daughter of [his father] Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 60) and [his mother] Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter (age 54). They were fourth cousin once removed.
In 1609 [his mother] Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter (age 61) died.
In 1610 [his father] Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 67) and [his step-mother] Frances Brydges Countess Exeter (age 30) were married. She by marriage Countess Exeter. The difference in their ages was 37 years.
Before 1614 [his brother-in-law] Edward Denny 1st Earl Norwich (age 44) and [his sister] Mary Cecil Countess Norwich were married. She the daughter of [his father] Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 71) and [his mother] Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter. They were half second cousin once removed.
In 1614 [his son-in-law] Thomas Howard 1st Earl Berkshire (age 26) and [his daughter] Elizabeth Cecil Countess Berkshire (age 18) were married. She the daughter of William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 48) and [his wife] Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter (age 35). He the son of Thomas Howard 1st Earl Suffolk (age 52) and Catherine Knyvet Countess Suffolk (age 50). They were fourth cousins.
In October 1614 [his sister] Lucy Cecil Marchioness Winchester died.
On 12th February 1615 [his son] William Cecil 16th Baron Ros Helmsley (age 24) and [his daughter-in-law] Anne Lake Baroness Ros of Helmsley (age 15) were married. She by marriage Baroness Ros Helmsley. See Diary of Anne Clifford. He the son of William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 49) and [his former wife] Elizabeth Manners 15th Baroness Ros of Helmsley.
In February 1618 [his brother] Edward Cecil 1st Viscount Wimbledon (age 45) and [his sister-in-law] Diana Drury Viscountess Wimbledon were married. He the son of [his father] Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 75) and [his mother] Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter. They were third cousin once removed.
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On 27th June 1618 [his son] William Cecil 16th Baron Ros Helmsley (age 28) died. His first cousin once removed Francis (age 40) succeeded 17th Baron Ros Helmsley. Cecily Tufton Countess Rutland by marriage Baroness Ros Helmsley.
On 19th July 1620 [his son-in-law] Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford (age 21) and [his daughter] Anne Cecil (age 24) were married. She by marriage Baroness Grey of Groby. She the daughter of William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 54) and [his wife] Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter (age 42). They were fourth cousins.
On 8th February 1623 [his father] Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 80) died. He was buried at Chapel of St John the Baptist, Westminster Abbey [Map]. His son William (age 57) succeeded 2nd Earl Exeter, 3rd Baron Burghley. [his wife] Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter (age 45) by marriage Countess Exeter.
On 1st January 1624 [his son-in-law] Henry de Vere 18th Earl of Oxford (age 30) and [his daughter] Diana Cecil Countess of Oxford and Elgin (age 28) were married. She by marriage Countess of Oxford. She the daughter of William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 58) and [his wife] Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter (age 45). He the son of Edward de Vere 17th Earl of Oxford and Elizabeth Trentham Maid of Honour Countess of Oxford. They were fifth cousin once removed.
On 2nd April 1624 John Tufton 1st Baronet (age 80) died. His son [his brother-in-law] Nicholas (age 46) succeeded 2nd Baronet Tufton of Hothfield. [his sister] Frances Cecil Countess Isle Thanet (age 43) by marriage Lady Tufton of Hothfield.
In November 1625 [his brother] Edward Cecil 1st Viscount Wimbledon (age 53) was created 1st Viscount Wimbledon, 1st Baron Cecil of Putney. [his sister-in-law] Diana Drury Viscountess Wimbledon by marriage Viscountess Wimbledon.
On 17th October 1626 [his brother-in-law] Edward Denny 1st Earl Norwich (age 57) was created 1st Earl Norwich. [his sister] Mary Cecil Countess Norwich by marriage Countess Norwich.
On 1st November 1626 [his brother-in-law] Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet (age 48) was created 1st Baron Tufton. [his sister] Frances Cecil Countess Isle Thanet (age 45) by marriage Baroness Tufton.
On 5th August 1628 [his brother-in-law] Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet (age 50) was created 1st Earl of Thanet. [his sister] Frances Cecil Countess Isle Thanet (age 47) by marriage Countess of Thanet.
On 12th November 1629 [his son-in-law] Thomas Bruce 1st Earl Elgin (age 30) and [his daughter] Diana Cecil Countess of Oxford and Elgin (age 33) were married. She the daughter of William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 63) and [his wife] Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter (age 51).
In 1630 King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 29) created four Knights of the Garter..
428th Richard Weston 1st Earl of Portland (age 52).
429th Robert Bertie 1st Earl Lindsey (age 47).
430th William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 64).
431st James Hamilton 1st Duke Hamilton (age 23).
In 1635 [his brother] Edward Cecil 1st Viscount Wimbledon (age 62) and [his sister-in-law] Sophia Zouche (age 17) were married. The difference in their ages was 45 years. He the son of [his father] Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter and [his mother] Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter. They were half fourth cousin twice removed.
On 18th March 1638 [his sister] Mary Cecil Countess Norwich died.
On 16th November 1638 [his brother] Edward Cecil 1st Viscount Wimbledon (age 66) died. He was buried at Cecil Chapel St Mary's Church, Wimbledon. Viscount Wimbledon, Baron Cecil of Putney extinct.
On 6th July 1640 William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 74) died. His nephew David (age 40) succeeded 3rd Earl Exeter, 4th Baron Burghley. Elizabeth Egerton Countess Exeter by marriage Countess Exeter.
On 26th February 1658 [his former wife] Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter (age 80) died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 16 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 14 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 19 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 15 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 7 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 15 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 13 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks
Kings France: Great x 16 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 20 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Philip Cecil
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Cecil
Great x 2 Grandfather: David Cecil
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Cecil
Great x 2 Grandmother: Alice Dicons
GrandFather: William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Heckington
Great x 1 Grandmother: Jane Heckington
Father: Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Cheke
Great x 1 Grandfather: Peter Cheke
GrandMother: Mary Cheke
William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Neville 1st Baron Latimer of Snape Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Neville 2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Beauchamp Baroness Latimer 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Neville 2nd Baron Latimer of Snape 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Bourchier 1st Baron Berners Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Joan Bourchier 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margery Berners Baroness Berners
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Neville 3rd Baron Latimer 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Humphrey Stafford 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Humphrey Stafford 12 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Aylesbury
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Stafford Baroness Latimer 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Fray
Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine Fray
Great x 4 Grandmother: Agnes Danvers Baroness Wenlock
GrandFather: John Neville 4th Baron Latimer of Snape 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard de Vere 11th Earl of Oxford 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John de Vere 12th Earl of Oxford 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Sergeaux Countess Oxford
Great x 2 Grandfather: George de Vere 6 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Howard 4 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Howard Countess of Oxford 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Walton
Great x 1 Grandmother: Dorothy de Vere 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Humphrey Stafford 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Stafford 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Stafford 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Chideock 6th Baron Fitzpayn 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine Chideocke 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Lumley 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Mother: Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Beaufort 1st or 2nd Duke of Somerset Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Beaufort 2nd or 3rd Duke of Somerset 2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Beauchamp Duchess Somerset 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Somerset 1st Earl of Worcester 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Hill of Shilston
Great x 3 Grandmother: Joan Hill
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Champernoun
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Somerset 2nd Earl of Worcester 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Herbert 1st Earl Pembroke
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Herbert 2nd Earl Pembroke 1st Earl Huntingdon 9 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Devereux 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Herbert 3rd Baroness Herbert Raglan 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Woodville 1st Earl Rivers
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Woodville Countess Pembroke and Huntingdon 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Jacquetta of Luxemburg Duchess Bedford 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
GrandMother: Lucy Somerset Baroness Latimer Snape 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Browne
Great x 2 Grandfather: Anthony Browne 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Fitzalan 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Eleanor Fitzalan 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Moyns
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Browne Countess of Worcester 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Neville Earl Salisbury Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Neville 1st Marquess Montagu 2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Montagu 5th Countess of Salisbury 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Lucy Neville 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Ingaldsthorpe
Great x 3 Grandmother: Isabel Ingaldsthorpe 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Tiptoft 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England