James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury
1861–1947 (age 86)
Biography
James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury, born in 1861, served his country with distinction in the House of Lords, taking on senior responsibilities that reflected a lifetime of public duty and an abiding interest in Britain’s global place.
He cherished the Parish Church of St Etheldreda, Old Hatfield, where his family had long been steadfast supporters, and his long life concluded in 1947 with respect for his statesmanship and local generosity.