Any English history buff will be familiar with the 1st Duke of Buckingham, also known as George Villiers.
Before he was assassinated, that is.
Their performances are enigmatic, cunning… perhaps even approaching Emmy territorybut how close is the show to reality?
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Here are five things to know about the real George Villiers.
Villiers quickly rose through the ranksaided by their romance and his occasional self-aggrandizementand ultimately became the Kings favorite.
The King loved Villiers so much that he created new titles for him.
Nicholas Galitzine and Tony Curran as George Villiers and King James I.
In 1623, Villiers was created the Duke of Buckingham, the first of his kind.
King James also considered George to be as beautiful as a hunting leopard.
George was a Virgo
Which figures.
Julianne Moore as Mary Villiers with her son, George, played by Nicholas Galitzine.
From his Astrothemechart: You are inclined to seek stability and you tend to protect yourself with your actions.
Possession, acquisition but also communication, without opening up too much, are part of your deep motivations.
Sounds familiar…
Julianne Moore as Mary Villiers with her son, George, played by Nicholas Galitzine.
Felton was a disgruntled member of the military who believed he was acting in the interests of Parliament.
London rejoiced at the news, and Villierss death was celebrated inpoemsand pamphlets.
