Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jan 1, 2007 21:41:02 GMT
Name: George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham
Date of Birth and Age: 10/1/1628 Forty six.
Nationality: English
Occupation/Status: Statesman and Courtier
Appearance: George is well built, tall and handsome, with a shaved head often covered with a brown or blonde periwig. He has strong features and an ever present smirk upon his face.
Personality: Like his cousin Barbara, George is cunning and clever, ever seeking the company of fine ladies and leading a life of luxury. He has numerous lovers and an insatiable appetite for fine things. He is a man of instincts, following whatever his current whim is. He is however one of the least trustworthy man at court. Ruthless and powerful, always looking for more to gain for himself, George is a dangerous man to cross.
History : George is the son of Charles I's favourite, the 1st Duke of Buckingham, and was brought up together with the King's own children. He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he obtained the degree of Master of Arts in 1642.
In the Civil War he fought for the King, and took part in the attack on Lichfield Close in April 1643. He followed the young Charles II into exile, but in 1657 he returned to England, and married Mary, daughter of Lord Fairfax, his long suffering wife. George’s popularity has risen and fallen over time depending on whatever his current allegiance is (he has had a few spells in the Tower of London), yet he is still a valued advisor to the King. He favours Shaftesbury’s current notions about the succession.
Roleplay sample: Bending low to kiss the ladies’, hand George gave her a quick wink before turning back to Charles and whispering something quite obscene in his ear. The King had the decency to turn away before allowing the smile to play across his lips.
George however turned back to the young lady and in a hurried whisper added,
“Meet me in the gardens this evening…you won’t just see the stars in the night sky.” As he watched her face flush, he turned and raced after the King, laughing to himself the whole time.
Image:
Date of Birth and Age: 10/1/1628 Forty six.
Nationality: English
Occupation/Status: Statesman and Courtier
Appearance: George is well built, tall and handsome, with a shaved head often covered with a brown or blonde periwig. He has strong features and an ever present smirk upon his face.
Personality: Like his cousin Barbara, George is cunning and clever, ever seeking the company of fine ladies and leading a life of luxury. He has numerous lovers and an insatiable appetite for fine things. He is a man of instincts, following whatever his current whim is. He is however one of the least trustworthy man at court. Ruthless and powerful, always looking for more to gain for himself, George is a dangerous man to cross.
History : George is the son of Charles I's favourite, the 1st Duke of Buckingham, and was brought up together with the King's own children. He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he obtained the degree of Master of Arts in 1642.
In the Civil War he fought for the King, and took part in the attack on Lichfield Close in April 1643. He followed the young Charles II into exile, but in 1657 he returned to England, and married Mary, daughter of Lord Fairfax, his long suffering wife. George’s popularity has risen and fallen over time depending on whatever his current allegiance is (he has had a few spells in the Tower of London), yet he is still a valued advisor to the King. He favours Shaftesbury’s current notions about the succession.
Roleplay sample: Bending low to kiss the ladies’, hand George gave her a quick wink before turning back to Charles and whispering something quite obscene in his ear. The King had the decency to turn away before allowing the smile to play across his lips.
George however turned back to the young lady and in a hurried whisper added,
“Meet me in the gardens this evening…you won’t just see the stars in the night sky.” As he watched her face flush, he turned and raced after the King, laughing to himself the whole time.
Image: