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George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham was a politician, poet, playwright and bretteur (1628–1687). He was born at London and died at Yorkshire.

Also recorded as George Villiers; George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham.

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham in brief

Born
1628
Died
1687
Known for
politician, poet, playwright and bretteur
Place of birth
London
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Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings George Villiers and George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. His recorded language was English.

He was the child of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Katherine Villiers, Duchess of Buckingham. He married Mary Villiers, Duchess of Buckingham.

Career and activity

Recorded positions include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire and Master of the Horse (England). He belonged to Royal Society.

Identity

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham is recorded as politician, poet, playwright and bretteur. George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham is recorded with the citizenship of Kingdom of England. George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham is recorded as having received Order of the Garter.

Authority records

The identifiers under which George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham may be traced in institutional catalogues.

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q336101.

In detail

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham studied at Trinity College. the recorded working language is English.

Positions recorded include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom and Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire. Membership is recorded of Royal Society.

Distinctions recorded are Order of the Garter.

Chronology

  1. 1628George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham born at London.
  2. 1628George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham was born in 1628 at London.
  3. 1687George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham died at Yorkshire.
  4. 1687George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham died in 1687 at Yorkshire.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q336101: George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham

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