GEORGE VILLIERS

GEORGE VILLIERS, DUKE OF BUCKINGHAM (1592-1628), favourite of James I. and Charles I., born in Leicestershire; rose under favour of the former to the highest offices and dignities of the State; provoked by his conduct wars with Spain and France; fell into disfavour with the people; was assassinated at Portsmouth by Lieutenant Felton, on the eve of his embarking for Rochelle.