Elizabeth I

Who is Sir William Cecil from Elizabeth I and what is their importance?

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Born in 1520, William Cecil's family had long served in the Tudor court. William Cecil served as King William's Secretary. During Elizabeth's reign, he will serve as her Principal Secretary of State. Elizabeth gives Cecil the title, Baron Burghley.

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