William Cecil, Lord Burghley
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He married first in 1541, against his father's wishes to Mary Cheke, by whom he had only one child, his son Thomas. Mary died and he married secondly in 1545 to Mildred Cooke, by whom he had three children: Anne, Robert and Elizabeth. | He married first in 1541, against his father's wishes to Mary Cheke, by whom he had only one child, his son Thomas. Mary died and he married secondly in 1545 to Mildred Cooke, by whom he had three children: Anne, Robert and Elizabeth. | ||
− | He was granted the manor of Coombe in 1552 | + | He was granted the manor of Coombe in 1552. |
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He was the prime minister during the reign of [[Elizabeth I, Queen of England]]. | He was the prime minister during the reign of [[Elizabeth I, Queen of England]]. |