Buckingham papers, 1671-1704.

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Buckingham papers, 1671-1704.

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Documents concerning the estate of Buckingham, before and after his death. Includes a copy of his will. Many documents bear Buckingham's signature. There are accounts by Robert Clayton of his trusteeship.

0.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8018103

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Buckingham, George Villiers, Duke of, 1628-1687

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Buckingham was a royalist in the civil war. He was voted a traitor by the House of Commons in 1648, and his estate was sequestered. He escaped from England in 1648, becoming a privy councilor of the exiled Charles II. He fought for the king in defeat at Worcester in 1651 but later became estranged from him. His estates were confiscated in 1651. He returned to England in 1657 and married Mary, daughter of Thomas Fairfax of Cameron, consequently being imprisoned until 1659. After the Restoration, ...

Clayton, Robert, Sir, 1629-1707

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Robert Clayton was born in Northamptonshire in 1629. He became an apprentice to his uncle who was a London scrivener where he became acquainted with fellow apprentice Alderman John Morris. They both went on to become successful businessmen and to establish the bank, Clayton & Morris Co. Clayton entered politics representing several wards depending on Whig favour. He was knighted in 1671 and went on to be elected Lord Mayor for 1679-80. Clayton built a considerable fortune and, as a mark of h...