Robert Cecil
English lawyer and politician, Nobel laureate
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Leaders & Politicians
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United Kingdom
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Served as an English lawyer and politician. Held the position of Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. Contributed significantly to disarmament efforts during and after World War I. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1937 for work in the League of Nations and promoting world peace.
Served as Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1937
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