Episode 2 of 3
Elevation to Peerage
- When
- 1616
- Where
- Court of James I
Villiers was made Baron Whaddon and Viscount Villiers in 1616.
As part of his promotions in 1616, Villiers was elevated to the peerage. He received the titles of Baron Whaddon and Viscount Villiers, marking his entry into the higher ranks of the English nobility.
Sources
- George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
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