"Earl of Salisbury." [Robert Cecil]

Social History (Museum of St Albans)

1982.1787

Engraved portrait of Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury. Only the face appears to have been fully finished. Robert Cecil (b. 1 June 1563 – d.24 May 1612) was the son of William Cecil, 1st Baron Burleigh, statesman, and was spymaster and minister to Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. Among his many titles, he was Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire between 1605–1612. He was also extensively involved in events surrounding the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Lord Salisbury is also known for tearing down most of the old palace of Hatfield House and built the new Jacobean house which still stands today. Hatfield House has been the home of the Cecil family ever since.

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Amy Cooke

4) Verulamium Archive Room

Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5NQ, UK.

PWD box 24 (black).

14/09/2006