Robert Cecil Earl of Salisbury

Method Mezzotint
Artist Richard Earlom
Published London Published by S. Woodburn, 1811
Dimensions Image 105 x 82 mm oval, Pl. 160 x 110 mm
Notes O' Donoghue 14

Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury (1563-1612), Statesman. The son of William Cecil, Lord Burghley, Robert Cecil was Secretary of State (1596-1608), and secured the succession of James VI of Scotland to the English throne. Created Baron, Viscount and Earl in three years (1603-5), he built Hatfield House, and died deeply in debt.
Framing unmounted
Price £25.00
Stock ID 8459

required