George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (1592-1628), Courtier; favourite of James I
Sitter associated with 48 portraits
The handsome but unscrupulous George Villiers was the most notorious of all James I's favourites. From humble beginnings as cupbearer in the royal household he rose with astonishing speed through the ranks of the aristocracy, becoming Duke of Buckingham in 1623. He exercised great influence over both James I and his son, Charles I, though was generally regarded with suspicion and dislike by the rest of the court. He was murdered by a discharged officer of the navy in 1628.
George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham
after Martin Droeshout, after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1810
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George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham Tomb in Westminster Abbey
by Black & Hopwood, published by Rudolph Ackermann, after Mackenzie
aquatint, published 1 August 1812
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George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham
by Charles Picart, after Cornelius Johnson
stipple engraving, published 1815
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George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham
by Charles Picart, after Cornelius Johnson
stipple engraving, published 1815
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The assassination of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham by John Felton
by Richard Sawyer
etching, published 1822
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George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham
after Unknown artist
photogravure, published 1902
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George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham
after Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt
line engraving, (circa 1625)
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George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham
by William Marshall, after Unknown artist
line engraving, mid 17th century
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Politics, Government and Diplomacy
Groups
Courtesans and courtiers
Place
Buckinghamshire
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