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ROBERT CECIL, 1ST EARL OF SALISBURY - LoveToKnow Article on ROBERT CECIL, 1ST EARL OF SALISBURY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) |
 | | Owing to Cecils action, on the death of Elizabeth on the 24th of March 1603, James was proclaimed king, and took possession of the throne without opposition. |
 | | Cecil was continued in his office, was created Baron Cecil of Essendon in Rutlandshire on the I3th of May, Viscount Cranborne on the 20th of August 1604, and earl of Salisbury on the 4th of May 1605. |
 | | Cecil took a leading part in his trial in July 1603, and, though probably convinced of his guilt, endeavoured to ensure him a fair trial and rebuked the attorney-general, Sir Edward Coke, for his harshness towards the prisoner. |
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