Of
all the things historians argue about, Sir William Cecil shouldn’t be one of
them because he was amazing. He started working for the Tudor family in the
Reign of Edward and had to flee during the reign of Strict Catholic Mary I. When
Elizabeth I came to the throne he returned as her loyal advisor and was
brilliant!
He
had no personal ambition for power, unlike other members of the Privy Council,
and was unquestionably loyal to both Elizabeth and the crown. He was guided by
years of experience in political matters and had the best interest of the
country at his heart. He guided Elizabeth, who had not been educated with the
intention of ruling, and helped her secure her succession and religious
settlement.
He
was all about forward planning like when he started planning for a possible
Spanish invasion several years before the actual Spanish Armada occurred and
did not let himself be drawn into the power struggle of less experienced
council members. He worked with Walsingham to uncover the supposed plots and
convinced parliament to execute Mary Queen of Scots after she was found guilty
of treason, despite Elizabeth’s refusal. Cecil was a strong character and was
not afraid of Elizabeth’s infamous temper so she knew she could rely on him to
give impartial advice. He worked for Elizabeth right up until he died and even
trained his son, Robert Cecil, to take over his job although he wasn’t as good
as his father.
William
Cecil was brilliant and he deserves a hug because he worked so hard. This is
one thing all historians should agree on!
‘Also
he looks like father Christmas’ Megan Hack December 2013
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