George Villiers 1st Duke Of Buckingham English Courtier And Politician Died 1628 - August 28 in History | This Day Story

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August 28, 1592

George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, English courtier and politician (died 1628)

George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham

George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham was an English courtier, statesman, and patron of the arts. He was a favourite and self-described "lover" of King James VI and I. Buckingham remained at the height of royal favour for the first three years of the reign of James's son, Charles I, until he was assassinated.

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