James Cecil, 1st Marquess of Salisbury
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James Cecil, 1st Marquess of Salisbury, KG PC (4 September 1748 – 13 June 1823), styled Viscount Cranborne until 1780 and known as the Earl of Salisbury between 1780 and 1789, was a British nobleman and politician.
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The Marquess of Salisbury | |
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Lord Chamberlain | |
In office 1783–1804 | |
Monarch | George III |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | The Earl of Hertford |
Succeeded by | The Earl of Dartmouth |
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In office 1816–1823 | |
Monarchs | |
Prime Minister | The Earl of Liverpool |
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Succeeded by | The Earl of Chichester |
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Born | 4 September 1748 (1748-09-04) |
Died | 13 June 1823(1823-06-13) (aged 74) |
Nationality | British |
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Children | 4, including Emily and James |
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