Robert Cecil (MP)

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Robert Cecil (6 November 1670 – 23 February 1716) was the second son of James Cecil, 3rd Earl of Salisbury and Margaret, daughter of John Manners, 8th Earl of Rutland.

He served as Member of Parliament for Castle Rising in 1701 and for Wootton Basset from 1708 to 1710.

He married Elizabeth daughter and heir of Meynell Langley. Their son was Charles Cecil, Bishop of Bangor.

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Parliament of England
Preceded by
Thomas Howard
Robert Walpole
Member of Parliament for Castle Rising
with Robert Walpole

1701
Succeeded by
The Earl of Ranelagh
Robert Walpole
Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by
Henry St John
Francis Popham
Member of Parliament for Wootton Bassett
with Francis Popham

1708-1710
Succeeded by
Henry St John
Richard Goddard