George Villiers
English diplomat
Died when: 35 years 361 days (431 months)Star Sign: Virgo
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George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, KG (/'v?l?rz/; 28 August 1592 – 23 August 1628), was an English courtier, statesman, and patron of the arts.
He was a favourite and possibly also a lover of King James I of England.Buckingham remained at the height of royal favour for the first three years of the reign of James's son, King Charles I, until a disgruntled army officer assassinated him.
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