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Cecil Opens Secret Succession Contact with James

England · House / House of Tudor. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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Robert Cecil1601

London · House / House of Tudor

Robert Cecil begins discreet communication with James VI, seeking an orderly transfer of authority without forcing Elizabeth to name a successor publicly.

Names involved

Robert Cecil

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