John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby
The Duke of Buckingham and Normanby | |
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Portrait by Godfrey Kneller, c. 1685–1686 | |
| Lord President of the Council | |
| In office 13 June 1711 – 23 September 1714 | |
| Monarchs | Anne George I |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Rochester |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Nottingham |
| In office 13 June 1711 – 1721 | |
| 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 September 1647 |
| Died | 24 February 1721 (aged 73) |
| Parent(s) | Edmund Sheffield, 2nd Earl of Mulgrave Elizabeth Cranfield |
| Occupation | Poet, politician |
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John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby (8 September 1647 – 24 February 1721) was a British military officer, writer and Tory politician who served as Lord Privy Seal and Lord President of the Council. He was also known by his original title, Lord Mulgrave.