William Cecil, 17th Baron de Ros
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William Cecil, 17th Baron de Ros of Helmsley (May 1590 – 27 June 1618).
He was born at Newark Castle
, Nottinghamshire
, and baptised on 4 June 1590. In 1591, he inherited the barony of de Ros
from his mother, Elizabeth Cecil, 16th Baroness de Ros
. On 13 February 1615, he married Ann Lake.
He was sent by King James I on a special mission to the Holy Roman Emperor
.
He was born at Newark Castle
Newark Castle, Nottinghamshire
Newark Castle, in Newark, in the English county of Nottinghamshire was built by Alexander, consecrated Bishop of Lincoln in 1123, who established it as a mint. His rebuild here was probably the model for that at Sleaford Castle, also built by Alexander....
, Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire is a county in the East Midlands of England, bordering South Yorkshire to the north-west, Lincolnshire to the east, Leicestershire to the south, and Derbyshire to the west...
, and baptised on 4 June 1590. In 1591, he inherited the barony of de Ros
Baron de Ros
The title of Baron de Ros of Helmsley is the most ancient baronial title in the Peerage of England. The title of Baron de Ros of Helmsley is the most ancient baronial title in the Peerage of England. The title of Baron de Ros of Helmsley is the most ancient baronial title in the Peerage of England....
from his mother, Elizabeth Cecil, 16th Baroness de Ros
Elizabeth Cecil, 16th Baroness de Ros
Lady Elizabeth Manners, 16th Baroness de Ros of Helmsley was the daughter and heir of Edward Manners, 3rd Earl of Rutland...
. On 13 February 1615, he married Ann Lake.
He was sent by King James I on a special mission to the Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Emperor
The Holy Roman Emperor is a term used by historians to denote a medieval ruler who, as German King, had also received the title of "Emperor of the Romans" from the Pope...
.