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Sir Richard Cecil 1570–1633

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Cecil in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 5 Dec 1570 · Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England
Died 4 Sep 1633 · Wakerley, Northamptonshire, England
Father Thomas Cecil 1St Earl Of Exeter
Mother Dorothy Neville
Siblings Catherine Cecil, Christopher Cecil, Dorothy Cecil Alington, Elizabeth Cecil, Frances Countess Of Isle Of Thanet Cecil, Lord Sir Edward Cecil 1St Viscount Wimbledon, Lucy Cecil Paulet, Mary Cecil Denny, Mildred Cecil, Sir David Cecil, Sir Thomas Cecil, Susan Cecil, William Cecil 2Nd Earl Of Exeter 3Rd Baron Of Burghley
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

Sir Richard Cecil was born in 1570 in Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, the child of thomas cecil 1st earl of exeter and dorothy neville. Sir Richard Cecil passed away in 1633 in Wakerley, Northamptonshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1570
Birth of Sir Richard Cecil in Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England
Birth
1633
Death of Sir Richard Cecil in Wakerley, Northamptonshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Cecil

This ancestor line traces from St Mary the Great, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England (1542) to Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England (1570) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Cecil (1570–1633) was born in Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England and died in Wakerley, Northamptonshire, 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 (B) 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 2 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.

Related Records

Thomas Cecil 1St Earl Of Exeter
Father
Dorothy Neville
Mother

Sir Cecil's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir Richard Cecil PTP
1570–1633
Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England
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Sir Cecil's Descendants

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Sir Richard Cecil PTP 1570–1633