Sir Cecil (1542–1623) was born in St Mary, Cambridgeshire, England and died in London, Burghley House, Strand, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sir Thomas Cecil 1542–1623

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 May 1542 · St Mary, Cambridgeshire, England

Died 7 Feb 1623 · London, Burghley House, Strand, England

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Biography

Sir Thomas Cecil was born in 1542 in St Mary, Cambridgeshire, England. Sir Thomas Cecil passed away in 1623 in London, Burghley House, Strand, England.

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1542

Birth of Sir Thomas Cecil in St Mary, Cambridgeshire, England

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1623

Death of Sir Thomas Cecil in London, Burghley House, Strand, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Cecil

This ancestor line traces from Beverstone, Gloucestershire, England (1385) to St Mary, Cambridgeshire, England (1542) across 7 generations.

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: Sir Cecil (1542–1623) was born in St Mary, Cambridgeshire, England and died in London, Burghley House, Strand, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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Sir Thomas Cecil PTP

1542–1623

St Mary, Cambridgeshire, England