George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham

Politician

1592 – 1628

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Who was George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham?

George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham KG was the favourite, claimed by some to be the lover, of King James I of England. Despite a very patchy political and military record, he remained at the height of royal favour for the first three years of the reign of Charles I, until he was assassinated.

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Born
Aug 28, 1592
Brooksby
Also known as
  • 乔治·维利尔斯，第一代白金汉公爵
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Nationality
  • Kingdom of England
Died
Aug 23, 1628
Portsmouth
Resting place
Westminster Abbey

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on July 23, 2013

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