"The Right Hon.ble Robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury" 1828

Social History (Museum of St Albans)

1982.1794

Engraved portrait of "The Right Hon.ble Robert Cecil, [1st] Earl of Salisbury, from the original Painting by Zucchero, In the possession of The most Noble The Marquis of Salisbury." Published in London by Saunders & Otley, Conduit Street, April 1828. 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.

1828

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Amy Cooke

4) Verulamium Archive Room

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

PWD box 24 (black).

14/09/2006