David Cecil, 6th Marquess of Exeter_
Burghley House, United Kingdom
"Born — Died "
Born
Burghley House
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
Died
Birthplace
Burghley House, United Kingdom
Height
180 cm (5'11")
Nationality
Weight
70 kg (154 lbs)
Sport
Athletics
Languages
English
Spouses
Mary Montagu Douglas Scott (1929-1946), Diana Henderson (1946-1981)
Children
5 children: John Cecil, Lady Angela Cecil, Lady Davina Cecil, Lady Gillian Cecil, Victoria Leatham
Parents
William Cecil, 5th Marquess of Exeter, Myra Orde-Powlett
Education
Eton College, Magdalene College
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (Γεώργῐος)
Popularity
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
David Cecil, 6th Marquess of Exeter: English athlete, sports official, and Conservative Party politician (1905-1981).
Born in Burghley House (died at age 76).
3 awards including Gold Olympic Order.
Stands 5′11″ tall.
Studied at Eton College.
AWARDS (3)
B
Gold Olympic Order
WON
B
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
WON
B
honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
WON
Biography
David George Brownlow Cecil, 6th Marquess of Exeter, KCMG, KStJ, styled Lord Burghley from birth until 1956 and also known as David Burghley, was an English athlete, sports official, peer, and Conservative Party politician. He won the gold medal in the 400 m hurdles at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Connections (12)
Sibling of
Martin Cecil, 7th Marquess of Exeter
Sibling of
Lady Letitia Cecil
Sibling of
Lady Romayne Cecil
Spouse of
Mary Montagu Douglas Scott
Spouse of
Diana Henderson
Child of
William Cecil, 5th Marquess of Exeter
Child of
Myra Orde-Powlett
Parent of
Lady Angela Cecil
Parent of
Lady Gillian Cecil
Parent of
Lady Davina Cecil
Parent of
John Cecil
Parent of
Victoria Leatham
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David Cecil, 6th Marquess of Exeter was born in Burghley House.
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