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What position did Robert Cecil hold from 1596 to 1612?

  • Secretary of State

  • Lord Chancellor

  • Master of the Rolls

  • Attorney General

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Secretary of State was the position held by Robert Cecil from 1596 to 1612. This role involved advising the monarch on domestic and foreign affairs, overseeing the administration of the country, and managing diplomatic relations. Cecil was a key figure in the Elizabethan and Jacobean governments, playing a significant role in shaping England's foreign policy and domestic stability during a period of great political and religious upheaval.
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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