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David George Brownlow Cecil, 6th Marquess of Exeter, KCMG KStJ (9 February 1905 – 21 October 1981), styled Lord Burghley before 1956 and also known as David Burghley, was an English athlete, sports official, peer, and Conservative Party politician.
May 8, 2024 · David George Brownlow Cecil was a British athlete and Olympic champion who was an outstanding performer in the athletics (track-and-field) events of hurdling and running. He was also the eldest son and heir of the 5th marquess of Exeter.
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Nov 19, 2019 · David Cecil was a member of aristocracy in England. He was the son of William Thomas Brownlow Cecil, 5th Marquess of Exeter and Hon. Myra Rowena Sibell Orde-Powlett. [1] He was born on the 9th of February 1905, [1] citing Birth Registration, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. [2]
- February 9, 1905
- October 22, 1981
David George Brownlow Cecil, 6th Marquess of Exeter, KCMG KStJ (9 February 1905 – 22 October 1981), styled Lord Burghley before 1956 and also known as David Burghley, was an English athlete, sports official, peer, and Conservative Party politician.
He succeeded his father as 6th Marquess in 1956. He was an old Olympic colleague of Lord Porritt, another medal winner, after the first world war and continued the association on athletic committees after the second world war.
David George Brownlow Cecil, 6th Marquess of Exeter KCMG, styled Lord Burghley before 1956 and also known as David Burghley, was an English athlete, sports official and Conservative Party politician. He won the gold medal in the 400 m hurdles at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Apr 17, 2022 · David George Brownlow Cecil, 6th Marquess of Exeter KCMG OLY (9 February 1905 – 22 October 1981), styled Lord Burghley before 1956 and also known as David Burghley, was an English...
