The world’s a forest, in which all lose their way; though by a different path each goes astray.
George Villiers, 1st Duke Of Buckingham Quotes
Men's fame is like their hair, which grows after they are dead, and with just as little use to them.
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| Birth: | 28th August, 1592 |
| Death: | 23rd August, 1628 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Politician |
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George Villiers was born in Brooksby, Leicestershire, England. He was an English courtier and politician. Despite a very patchy political and military record, he remained at the height of royal favour for the first three years of the reign of Charles I, until he was assassinated by a disgruntled army officer.
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