The Marquess of Salisbury is a title in the British peerage, created in 1789. The title is associated with the Salisbury family, particularly notable for their political influence in the United Kingdom. The most famous holder was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, who served as Prime Minister three times in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Marquessate is part of the Peerage of the United Kingdom and is traditionally linked to the Salisbury estate in Wiltshire. The current holder of the title is the 7th Marquess, who succeeded in 2020. The family has a long history of involvement in British politics and public life.