John Cecil, 5th Earl of Exeter

John Cecil, 5th Earl of Exeter (c. 1648 – 29 August 1700),[1] known as Lord Burghley until 1678, was a British peer and Member of Parliament.

He was a notable Grand Tourist and filled his family home, Burghley House, with treasures purchased on his travels in 1679, 1681 and 1699[3] in Italy.

He purchased 300 works of art during his 22 years in Burghley and spent on his last visit to Europe £5,000 (c. £535,000 in 2017 currency[4]).

Lord Exeter married Lady Anne, daughter of William Cavendish, 3rd Earl of Devonshire, in circa 1670, they had nine children.

He died in August 1700 and was succeeded in his titles by his son John Cecil, 6th Earl of Exeter.