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William Cecil (nov 22, 1558 – aug 4, 1598)

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Secretary of State: 1558 - 1572
Lord High Treasurer: 1572 - 1598
Died: 1598

William Cecil was Elizabeth's closest advisor and assisted her every decision from 1558 until the day he died. In 1571, she gave him the title Lord Burghley.

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Date:

nov 22, 1558
aug 4, 1598
~ 39 years