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<p> Son of the preceding; served under [[Charles]] I. in the Civil War, was at the battle of Worcester; became minister of Charles II.; a profligate courtier and an unprincipled man (1627-1688). </p>
<p> Favourite of James I. and [[Charles]] I., born in Leicestershire; rose under favour of the former to the highest offices and dignities of the State; provoked by his conduct wars with Spain and France; fell into disfavour with the people; was assassinated at [[Portsmouth]] by [[Lieutenant]] Felton, on the eve of his embarking for Rochelle (1592-1628). </p>


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Latest revision as of 17:00, 15 October 2021

Duke Of George Villiers Buckingham [1]

Favourite of James I. and Charles I., born in Leicestershire; rose under favour of the former to the highest offices and dignities of the State; provoked by his conduct wars with Spain and France; fell into disfavour with the people; was assassinated at Portsmouth by Lieutenant Felton, on the eve of his embarking for Rochelle (1592-1628).

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