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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.
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.
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.
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).
It appears in the background of Zoffany's picture 'George, Prince of Wales, and Frederick, later Duke of York, at Buckingham House' (RCIN 404709). The group was engraved by McArdell in 1752 and many copies of the painting exist, including one by William Hanneman in the Royal Collection.
George Villiers, Second Duke of Buckingham 1628-1687. English essayist, playwright and poet. During his lifetime Buckingham was considered, as his contemporary Francis Lockier declared,...
Nov 1, 2009 · Buckingham, George Villiers, Duke of, 1628-1687. Publisher. London, J. Murray. Collection. cornell; americana. Contributor. Cornell University Library. Language. English. The metadata below describe the original scanning.
