Robert Cecil Collection

Seychelles. Ilot St. Pierre (near Praslin Island)

President Cleveland and Prime Minister Cecil dressed as Natives, 1896
1576811 President Cleveland and Prime Minister Cecil dressed as Natives, 1896; (add.info.: "Let us have peace"' President Grover Cleveland and British Prime Minister Robert Cecil)

Robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury, Secretary of State and Lord Treasurer to King James I; Obit 1612. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of

Robert Cecil, 1697. Creator: John Smith
Robert Cecil, 1697

Portrait in the Council House of Robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury (w / c on paper)
2831787 Portrait in the Council House of Robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Robert Cecil)

The Death of Elizabeth I, Queen of England (colour litho)
2818308 The Death of Elizabeth I, Queen of England (colour litho) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Elizabeth I, Queen of England)

Lord Robert Cecil, English statesman and enthusiastic advocate of a League of Nations (b / w photo)
3626976 Lord Robert Cecil, English statesman and enthusiastic advocate of a League of Nations (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Reproduction of Signatures of the Tudors and their Court from
STC146721 Reproduction of Signatures of the Tudors and their Court from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (pen and ink on paper) by Essex

Robert Cecil (engraving)
961585 Robert Cecil (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Cecil, Earl Of Salisbury (1563-1612)

Robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury (engraving)
666402 Robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury)

Front of Hatfield House, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Front of Hatfield House, 1898. Hatfield House built in 1611 by Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury and Chief Minister to King James I, with gardens laid out by John Tradescant the elder

The Dining-Hall, Hatfield, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Dining-Hall, Hatfield, 1898. Hatfield House built in 1611 by Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury and Chief Minister to King James I. From " Our Own Country, Volume II"

The Most Noble The Marquis of Salisbury, 1880s, (c1899). Creator: Russell & Sons
The Most Noble The Marquis of Salisbury, 1880s, (c1899). Portrait of British politician and Prime Minister, Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbury (1830-1903)

Lord Salisbury, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Lord Salisbury, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Portrait of Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury (1563-1612), from Lodge s
KW178689 Portrait of Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury (1563-1612), from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (litho) by English School

The Great Hall, Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1894. Creator: Unknown
The Great Hall, Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1894. The Marble Hall, with oak carving by John Bucke, dates from 1611

Robert Cecil, First Earl of Salisbury, early 17th century, (1911). Artist: Renold Elstrack
Robert Cecil, First Earl of Salisbury, early 17th century, (1911). English statesman Robert Cecil (1563-1612) succeeded his father as an advisor to Elizabeth I

Hatfield House, South Front, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury, English statesman, (1825). The son of William Cecil, Lord Burghley, chief advisor to Elizabeth I

Hatfield House, Hertfordshire - South Front, c1890. Artist: Charles Wilkinson
Hatfield House, Hertfordshire - South Front, c1890. From Cassells History of England, by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

Hatfield House - North Front, c16th century, (1904)
Hatfield House - North Front, c16th century (1904).The present Jacobean house, a leading example of the prodigy house, was built in 1611 by Robert Cecil

Robert Cecil (c1563-1612), 1st Earl of Salisbury, English statesman, 1912
Robert Cecil (c1563-1612), 1st Earl of Salisbury, English statesman. The son of William Cecil, Lord Burghley, chief advisor to Elizabeth I

Hatfield House, Hertfordshire, home of the Marquis of Salisbury, 1880. The house was built in 1611 by Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury, Chief Minister to King James I

Viscount Cecil, British statesman, 1935. Artist: Edmond Xavier Kapp
Viscount Cecil, British statesman, 1935. Robert Cecil, Viscount Cecil of Chelwood was a delegate to the League of Nations

Seychelles, Mahe Island, Lazare Bay

Seychelles, Mahe Island, Anse Royale Beach

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Robert Cecil was a prominent figure in English history, known for his political influence and diplomatic achievements. Born in 1563, he served as the Secretary of State under Queen Elizabeth I and later became the 1st Earl of Salisbury. Cecil's connection to Seychelles can be traced back to Ilot St. Pierre, a picturesque island near Praslin Island, and is said that he had a fondness for this serene spot, where he would often retreat to find solace amidst nature's beauty. Another Seychelles location associated with Cecil is Anse Royale Beach on Mahe Island. This stunning beach must have provided him with moments of relaxation and reflection during his busy political career. Several portraits capture Cecil's likeness throughout different periods of his life. One such portrait showcases him as an influential statesman, painted in oil on panel. Another depicts him in the Council House, rendered using watercolors on paper. The death of Queen Elizabeth I marked a significant turning point for England, and Cecil played an instrumental role during this transition period. A color lithograph immortalizes this historical event when the queen passed away. Cecil's dedication to international cooperation led him to advocate passionately for the establishment of a League of Nations—an organization aimed at promoting peace worldwide—a cause depicted in a black-and-white photograph capturing Lord Robert Cecil engrossed in conversation. Reproductions displaying signatures from Tudor times offer us glimpses into courtly life during that era—a world that Cecil was intricately involved with throughout his career. Engravings provide further insight into Cecil's appearance and stature within society—his presence commanding respect wherever he went. Hatfield House stands as a testament to Cecil's legacy; its front facade captured by an unknown creator transports us back to 1898 when it stood proudly amidst lush surroundings. Inside Hatfield House lies The Dining-Hall—an exquisite space where grandeur meets elegance—reflecting the refined taste of its former resident, Robert Cecil.