JOHN SHEFFIELD

(John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby)


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John Sheffield
  • Born: September 8, 1647
  • Died: February 24, 1721
  • Nationality: English
  • Profession: Poet
Biography

John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby, KG, PC was an English poet and Tory politician of the late Stuart period who served as Lord Privy Seal and Lord President of the Council. He was also known by his original title, Lord Mulgrave.

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