Michael Cecil, 8th Marquess of Exeter
The Marquess of Exeter | |
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| Born | 1 September 1935 Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada |
| Education | Eton College |
| Spouses | Nancy Meeker
(m. 1967; div. 1993)Barbara Anne Magat (m. 1999) |
| Children | 2 |
| Member of the House of Lords | |
| In office 26 April 1989 – 11 November 1999 | |
| Preceded by | 7th Marquess of Exeter |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
William Michael Anthony Cecil, 8th Marquess of Exeter (born 1 September 1935), is a Canadian rancher, businessman, and peer. Born in Kamloops in British Columbia, he attended schools across rural Canada and, in England, went to Eton College. After leaving school, he returned to Canada to 100 Mile House where he managed a store. In January 1988, Cecil's father, Martin, died, and Cecil succeeded him as the 8th Marquess of Exeter. He also inherited the leadership of the Emissaries of Divine Light, which he ran until his resignation around 1996. After resigning, he moved to Oregon, where he and his wife co-ran The Ashland Institute. As of 2025, he lived in Victoria, British Columbia.