George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham
7 of 49 portraits of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham
© National Portrait Gallery, London
George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham
by William Marshall, after Unknown artist
line engraving, circa 1621-1628
9 1/4 in.x 6 in. (236 mm x 152 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D1129
Sitterback to top
- George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (1592-1628), Courtier; favourite of James I. Sitter associated with 49 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- William Marshall (circa 1617-1649), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 190 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D1166: George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (from same plate)
- NPG D20421: George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (from same plate)
Events of 1621back to top
Current affairs
Parliament assembles amid fears of Catholicism sweeping Europe. Initially, it enthusiastically supports James I's proposal for diplomatic intervention in Bohemia, however, upon hearing of his considerations towards a Spanish marriage, Parliamentarians adamantly refuse to grant further funds.Lord Chancellor Bacon is found guilty of corruption under revival of judicial impeachments.
Art and science
The University of Oxford Botanic Garden, is founded as a physic garden by Henry Danvers.The appearance of the first newspaper in English, the Corante, translated from a Dutch coranto, promises reports from Europe but is prevented from containing English news under the Star Chamber Decree, 1586.
International
Philip IV of Spain ascends the throne at the age of sixteen.In France, Louis XIII moves to eradicate the rebellion by Huguenots who fear renewed persecution. After several victories, he is forced to abandon his siege of the city of Montauban, a Huguenot stronghold.
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