Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter KG, known as Lord Burghley from 1598 to 1605, was an English politician, courtier and soldier.
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Member of the 1563-67 Parliament, Member of the 1571 Parliament, Member of the 1572-83 Parliament, Member of the 1584-85 Parliament
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Born
- May 5, 1542
- Died
- February 8, 1623