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William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, was a prominent English statesman during the reign of Elizabeth I. He served as the Chancellor of the Exchequer and had a significant impact on British politics and economics.

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“A man can buy nothing in the market with gentility.”

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Author:William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley

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Born: September 13, 1520
Died: August 4, 1598
Known for: Statesman
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