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During which monarch's reign did Robert Cecil serve?

  • Elizabeth I and James I

  • Henry VIII

  • Mary I

  • Charles I

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Robert Cecil served as a prominent statesman during the reigns of two monarchs: Elizabeth I and James I. He rose to prominence under Elizabeth I, where he held various influential positions, including Secretary of State. After Elizabeth's death in 1603, Cecil continued to serve as a key advisor to James I, maintaining his position as Secretary of State and becoming the first Earl of Salisbury.
Unveiling the Enigma: The Life and Legacy of Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury

Unveiling the Enigma: The Life and Legacy of Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury

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