The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
Buckingham, Second Duke of
DATES:
1628–1687
VARIANTS:
Originally George Vil·liers (vlrz, -yrz)
English courtier who was a prominent member of the influential group known as the Cabal that formed the ministry of Charles II after the Restoration. A vain and ambitious individual, Buckingham was dismissed for misconduct in 1674.
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