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George Villiers: from royal favourite to enemy number one
George Villiers, the Duke of Buckingham, had charm and political ambition that made him a favourite of King James I and VI. Lucy Hughes-Hallett discusses his life, and ultimate downfall
- Elinor Evans
Published: February 3, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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George Villiers, the Duke of Buckingham, had charm and political ambition by the bucketload – and his rise as a favourite of King James I and VI in the late 16th century was meteoric. Speaking to Elinor Evans, Lucy Hughes-Hallett discusses the brief but action-packed life of Villiers, whose dazzling beauty and political influence brought him from obscurity to the highest ranks of power in the courts of two kings – before seeing him fall foul of public anger.
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Lucy Hughes-Hallett is the author of The Scapegoat: The Brilliant Brief Life of the Duke of Buckingham (HarperCollins, 2024)
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Elinor EvansHead of digital (web and video)
Elinor Evans is head of digital (web and video)
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