Duke Of George Villiers Buckingham

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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).

References

  1. ↑ Duke Of George Villiers Buckingham from The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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