Historedia
Person

George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham

Events
2
Episodes
5
Years
1621–1628

Every event in Historedia whose sources name George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. King James I disbands the English Parliament

    1621

    Role: Minister urging dissolution

    1. 1621 · LondonParliament Convened

      James I called Parliament in 1621 to fund a military expedition supporting his son-in-law Frederick V.

    2. November 1621 · LondonPetition for War and Reform

      In November 1621, Parliament framed a petition demanding war with Spain and a Protestant marriage for Prince Charles.

  2. Invasion of Ré Island and Siege of La Rochelle

    1627–1628

    Role: English Commander

    1. 12 July 1627 · Île de RéEnglish Invasion of Ré Island

      Buckingham's English force invaded Ré Island in July 1627 to support Huguenots and control La Rochelle's approaches.

    2. 10 September 1627 · La RochelleStart of Siege of La Rochelle

      Hostilities began in September 1627 when La Rochelle fired on royal troops, initiating the siege.

    3. 28 October 1628 · La RochelleSurrender of La Rochelle

      La Rochelle surrendered to French royal forces on 28 October 1628 after failed English relief attempts.

Sources

  1. James VI and I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
  2. Siege of Saint-Martin-de-Ré Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22