Burghley
[bur-lee]
- 1st Baron. Cecil, William.
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The apartments at Burghley are filled with historical portraits.
England, Picturesque and DescriptiveJoel Cook
It was a surprised footman who opened the door of the Duke of Burghley's house.
The Grell MysteryFrank Froest
The Duke of Burghley dropped his knife and fork at her first words.
The Grell MysteryFrank Froest
Once he held it to the mirror, and the word "Burghley" was plainly reflected.
The Grell MysteryFrank Froest
We stepped in, bagged 'em, and gave 'em back to the Duke of Burghley.
The Grell MysteryFrank Froest
Burghley
Burleigh
- William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. 1520–98, English statesman: chief adviser to Elizabeth I; secretary of state (1558–72) and Lord High Treasurer (1572–98)
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