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The Villiers Family

11 of 14 portraits of George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham

The Villiers Family

by William Greatbach, after George Perfect Harding
line engraving, probably mid 19th century
6 in. x 8 7/8 in. (151 mm x 227 mm) plate size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford, 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D26130

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Artistsback to top

William Greatbach (born 1802), Engraver and illustrator. Artist associated with 40 portraits.
George Perfect Harding (1779 or 1780-1853), Portrait painter, copyist and antiquary. Artist associated with 169 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.

Sittersback to top

Christopher Villiers, 1st Earl of Anglesey (died 1630), Courtier and 3rd son of Sir George Villiers. Sitter associated with 1 portrait.
Katherine MacDonnell (née Manners), Duchess of Buckingham and Marchioness of Antrim (1603?-1649), Noblewoman. Sitter associated with 3 portraits.
George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (1592-1628), Courtier; favourite of James I. Sitter associated with 48 portraits.
George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham (1628-1687), Statesman and dramatist. Sitter associated with 14 portraits.
Mary Villiers (née Beaumont), Countess of Buckingham (circa 1570-1632), Courtier. Sitter associated with 2 portraits.
John Villiers, Viscount Purbeck (1591?-1658), Courtier and eldest son of Sir George Villiers. Sitter associated with 1 portrait.
Mary Villiers, Duchess of Richmond and Lennox (1622-1685), Daughter of 1st Duke of Buckingham and wife of 1st Duke of Richmond. Sitter associated with 16 portraits.