George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham

English statesman and poet (1628-1687)
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George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham

Summary

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 30, 1628[3]. He died in Yorkshire[4]. He died on April 16, 1687[5]. He worked as a politician[6], poet[7], playwright[8], and bretteur[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham was born in London[2].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham died in Yorkshire[4].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham was born on January 30, 1628[3].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham was born on January 30, 1627[11].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham died on April 16, 1687[5].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[12].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham's father was George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham[13].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham's mother was Katherine Villiers, Duchess of Buckingham[14].
  • Among George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham's spouses was Mary Villiers, Duchess of Buckingham[15].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham held citizenship in Kingdom of England[16].
  • English was George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham's native language[17].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham's professions included politician[6].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham's professions included poet[7].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham's professions included playwright[8].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham worked as a bretteur[9].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham held the position of Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire[19].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham held the position of Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire[20].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham held the position of Master of the Horse (England)[21].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham was educated at Trinity College[22].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham received the Order of the Garter[23].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham was a member of Royal Society[24].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham is recorded as male[25].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham's noble title is recorded as Baron de Ros[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham… Recorded date of birth include January 30, 1628[3] and January 30, 1627[11]. His father was George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham[13]. His mother was Katherine Villiers, Duchess of Buckingham[14]. English was his native language[17].

Education

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham was educated at Trinity College[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], poet[7], playwright[8], and bretteur[9]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire[19], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1660[32]; and Master of the Horse (England)[21].

Recognition

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham received the Order of the Garter[23].

Personal Life

Among George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham's spouses was Mary Villiers, Duchess of Buckingham[15].

Death and Burial

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham died on April 16, 1687[5]. He passed away in Yorkshire[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[12].

Why It Matters

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham born?

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham was born in London[2].

Where did George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham die?

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham passed away in Yorkshire[4].

Who were George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham's parents?

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham's father was George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham[13]. George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham's mother was Katherine Villiers, Duchess of Buckingham[14].

Who was George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham married to?

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham's spouses include Mary Villiers, Duchess of Buckingham[15].

What did George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham do for work?

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham worked as politician[6], poet[7], playwright[8], and bretteur[9].

Where did George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham go to school?

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham was educated at Trinity College[22].

What awards did George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [12] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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