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George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, 19th Baron de Ros, KG, PC, FRS (30 January 1628 – 16 April 1687) was an English statesman and poet who exerted considerable political power during the reign of Charles II of England.
Apr 12, 2024 · George Villiers, 2nd duke of Buckingham (born January 30, 1628, London, England—died April 16, 1687, Kirkby Moorside, Yorkshire) was an English politician, a leading member of King Charles II’s inner circle of ministers known as the Cabal.
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Mary & George. Born in 1592, George Villiers was the son of a minor country gentleman who died when George was a boy. His mother, Mary Villiers, understood the potential of her pretty son from an early age, scraping together enough money to educate him in the courtier’s life.
George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham. George 2nd Duke of Buckingham, courtier and writer, was born 30th January 1628 and brought up with the royal children after his father's death. He fought at the battle of Worcester and escaped to Holland during the Civil War.
George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham (1628–1687), was a powerful courtier and politician during the reign of Charles II (1660–1685). It was during Charles’ reign that he acquired the Cliveden estate and built a mansion, part of which remains standing today.
Jan 29, 2024 · George Villiers, now the Duke of Buckingham had achieved an almost implausible ascent in authority and status over a short period of time. He now was the only English duke who was not a member of the royal family.
May 21, 2018 · Buckingham, George Villiers, 2nd duke of (1628–87). Heir to his renowned father the 1st duke (assassinated August 1628), he was brought up with the royal children and, despite frequent provocations, Charles II always felt a fraternal bond with Buckingham.
