1st Earl Of Salisbury Collection

Robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury, Secretary of State and Lord Treasurer to King James I; Obit 1612. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of

Robert Cecil, 1697. Creator: John Smith
Robert Cecil, 1697

Front of Hatfield House, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Front of Hatfield House, 1898. Hatfield House built in 1611 by Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury and Chief Minister to King James I, with gardens laid out by John Tradescant the elder

The Dining-Hall, Hatfield, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Dining-Hall, Hatfield, 1898. Hatfield House built in 1611 by Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury and Chief Minister to King James I. From " Our Own Country, Volume II"

The Great Hall, Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1894. Creator: Unknown
The Great Hall, Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1894. The Marble Hall, with oak carving by John Bucke, dates from 1611

Robert Cecil, First Earl of Salisbury, early 17th century, (1911). Artist: Renold Elstrack
Robert Cecil, First Earl of Salisbury, early 17th century, (1911). English statesman Robert Cecil (1563-1612) succeeded his father as an advisor to Elizabeth I

Hatfield House, South Front, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury, English statesman, (1825). The son of William Cecil, Lord Burghley, chief advisor to Elizabeth I

Hatfield House, Hertfordshire - South Front, c1890. Artist: Charles Wilkinson
Hatfield House, Hertfordshire - South Front, c1890. From Cassells History of England, by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

Hatfield House - North Front, c16th century, (1904)
Hatfield House - North Front, c16th century (1904).The present Jacobean house, a leading example of the prodigy house, was built in 1611 by Robert Cecil

Robert Cecil (c1563-1612), 1st Earl of Salisbury, English statesman, 1912
Robert Cecil (c1563-1612), 1st Earl of Salisbury, English statesman. The son of William Cecil, Lord Burghley, chief advisor to Elizabeth I

Hatfield House, Hertfordshire, home of the Marquis of Salisbury, 1880. The house was built in 1611 by Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury, Chief Minister to King James I

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The 1st Earl of Salisbury, William Longespée, was a powerful and influential figure in medieval England. As the illegitimate son of King Henry II, he rose to prominence through his military prowess and strategic alliances. Known for his loyalty to the crown and skill on the battlefield, he played a key role in securing victories for the English monarchy. His legacy as a statesman and warrior endures to this day, with many historians praising his contributions to shaping the course of English history. The title of Earl of Salisbury was just one of many honors bestowed upon him during his illustrious career, cementing his place among the elite nobility of his time. From leading troops into battle to negotiating treaties with foreign powers, William Longespée left an indelible mark on England's political landscape that continues to be felt centuries later.