George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham

George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, KG, 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, King Charles I, until he was assassinated.

28 August 1592

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Born in the same month (August 1592): William, Count of Nassau-Siegen