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   Who was George Villiers Buckingham?

   • A dashing, rakish courtier in Restoration England, he was a member of the group of ministers known as the Cabal, but later joined the opposition to Charles II. He wrote several comedies, notably The Rehearsal (1671). George Villiers Buckingham, 2d duke of, 1628–87, English courtier; son of the 1st duke.

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   Who was George Villiers?

   • 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.

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   Was George Villiers a member of the royal family?

   • George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, and his wife Katherine as Venus and Adonis 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.

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   Did George Villiers have a relationship with King Charles II?

   • George Villiers wasn’t the only Villiers member to have a close relationship with King Charles II. As the only child of the 1st Duke of Buckingham’s half-nephew, Barbara Palmer was perhaps the most prominent mistress of the ruling monarch. Though she was married twice, her relationship with the King produced many offspring.

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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.

   • Born: 30 January 1628
   • Spouse: Mary Fairfax

   • Died: 16 April 1687 (aged 59)

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   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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   Nov 27, 2023 · George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham. The son of the 1st Duke of Buckingham also had his own excursion with the King. He was a prominent ally of King Charles II with whom he sided during the Second English Civil War (1648). Alongside other royalists, he remained in exile in France during Oliver Cromwell’s tenure as Lord Protector.

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   Learn about the life and career of George Villiers, a courtier and politician who rose to power under Charles II and built Cliveden estate. Explore his portrait, his role in the Cabal Ministry, and his involvement in the secret treaty of Dover.

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   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”.

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   Sep 14, 2023 · 2nd Duke of Buckingham (2nd creation), 2nd Earl of Coventry (1st creation), 20th Baron de Ros of Helmsley, KG, PC, FRS (10 January 1628 – 16 April 1687) was an English statesman and poet. Upbringing and education

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    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.