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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. A Royalist during the English Civil War, in 1651 he joined Charles II's court-in-exile in France.
Apr 12, 2024 · George Villiers, 2nd duke of Buckingham was an English politician, a leading member of King Charles II’s inner circle of ministers known as the Cabal. Although he was brilliant and colourful, Buckingham’s pleasure-seeking, capricious personality prevented him from exercising a decisive influence in.
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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’ tomb inscription reads, “The Enigma of the World”. A touching tribute to man who had succeeded where so many others had failed, in securing life-long allegiances from two monarchs, earning him the sobriquet, “the king’s favourite”.
May 21, 2018 · Buckingham, George Villiers, 2nd Duke of (1628–87) English courtier and political figure, son of the 1st Duke of Buckingham. He was educated with Charles I's sons and supported the Royalists in the Civil War (1642–48).
