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A History of the County of Middlesex
… on the marriage in 1705 of his sister Judith to William Villiers, to the earls of Jersey. 77 In 1789 Judith's grandson George Bussy Villiers, earl of Jersey (d. 1805), sold the estate, then 78 …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… nobleman's son, in 1603, it was conferred on Sir George Villiers, afterwards Duke of Buckingham: it was sold in 1681 …
A History of the County of Leicestershire
… application for the grant was apparently made by Sir James Villiers, elder brother of George, Duke of Buckingham. The … century which prepared boys for the universities. George Villiers, later Duke of Buckingham, probably between 1602 and … who has been described as chaplain and tutor to George Villiers. 26 The tradition that George Fox, the Quaker, …
Fasti Ecclesiae Anglicanae 1541-1857
… (DRC. 1/10 p. 77; The Times, 8 Feb.). Hon. Henry Montagu Villiers D.D. 18561860. Cong d'lire and letter missive for Villiers pubd. 25 Feb. 1856 ( Lond. Gaz. no. 21853); issued 3 …
A History of the County of Gloucester
… granted it, for a feefarm rent of 53 16 s. 6 d., to George Villiers, marquess (later duke) of Buckingham. 77 Buckingham, …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Lord Grey, in 1603. It was given by James I. to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, whose descendant sold it, in …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the City of Oxford
… in painted glass as followsarms of (1) Wadham College, (2) Villiers, (3) Merton College, (4) St. John's College, (5) …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… only one farmhouse, anciently belonged to the family of Villiers; the manor subsequently descended to the Wyndhams, … elegant monument of white marble to Sir William and Lady Villiers. George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham of that name, was born …
Survey of London
… lower end of Buckingham Street, the corresponding house in Villiers Street was let with it, and the two continued to be … the Terrace Walk at the southern end of Buckingham and Villiers Streets. The indenture stated that foundations for … before the house (or houses, for the building fronting Villiers Street was afterwards separated from No. 14, …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… The manor came, by purchase, into the possession of Villiers, first duke of Buckingham, who greatly enlarged and …