Portrait of Lord David Cecil. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Lord David Cecil

About

British biographer, historian and academic (1902–1986)

Quick Facts

Name
Lord David Cecil
Born
1902-04-09
Died
1986-01-01
Occupation
university teacher / writer / literary critic / biographer / historian
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Birthplace
Hatfield House

Relationships

Spouses & partners

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Awards & Nominations

3 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata

YearAward / categoryResult
1929James Tait Black Memorial Prize Received
1929Hawthornden Prize Received
—Companion of Honour Received

Education

  • Christ Church
  • Eton College

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q523064 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗

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