| The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. |
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| Buckingham, Second Duke of |
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| DATES: | 1628–1687 |
| VARIANTS: | Originally George Vil·liers (v l  rz, -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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