Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an English politician George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham.

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George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, KG (; 28 August 1592 – 23 August 1628), was an English courtier, statesman, and patron of the arts. He was a favourite and possibly also a lover of King James I of England. Buckingham remained at the height of royal favour for the first three years of the reign of James's son, King Charles I, until a disgruntled army officer assassinated him.

English - Politician | August 28, 1592 - August 23, 1628

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Kisses are like grains of gold or silver found upon the ground, of no value themselves, but precious as showing that a mine is near.