Buckingham, John Sheffield, Duke of, 1647-1721

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John Sheffield was born on 8 September 1648. Sheffield served with the navy, rising to the rank of Vice Admiral for Yorkshire and Northumberland (1687-1689). He held several posts at the Royal Court and armed forces including Gentleman of the Bedchamber 1673-1682, Lord Chamberlain of the Household 1685-1688, Colonel of the Holland Regiment, 1673-1682 and 1684-1685. Sheffield also served as the Lord Lieutenant for the East Riding 1679-1682, North Riding 1702-1705 and 1711-1714 and Middlesex, 1711-1714. He was created Marquess of Normanby in May 1694 and Duke of the County of Buckingham and of Normanby in 1702. Sheffield died at Buckingham House in March 1721.

From the guide to the Sheffield, John, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby, 1708-1760, (Senate House Library, University of London)

Created Duke in 1703, the MS. must date between 1703-1721.

From the description of Receipt signed by John Sheffield, Duke of Buckingham [manuscript], [18th century]. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 230410361

Title: Duke of Buckingham

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000878.0x000170

British politician.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Windsor, to Temple Brisko of Wexford Co., Ireland, 1712 Aug. 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270888418

John Sheffield, Lord Mulgrave, later Duke of Buckingham and Normansby, was an English courtier and author who served on the Privy Council under James II but acquiesced to the Glorious Revolution in 1689. He is best remembered for his essays on poetry and satire, his patronage of Dryden and Pope, and the Earl of Rochester's satirical depiction of him as "Lord All-Pride."

From the description of Humanum est errare, or, false steps on both sides, 1689?. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702188554
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creatorOf Buckingham, John Sheffield, Duke of, 1648-1720 or 21,. Copies of An essaye upon satyre, 1675 [manuscript], between 1679 and 1697? Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Galliard, John Ernest, d. 1747. The four choruses in the tragedy of Julius Caesar, written by his grace John Sheffield, the late Duke of Bickinghamshire & c. Set to musick by J: E: Galliard. HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library
creatorOf Sheffield, John, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby, 1708-1760 Senate House Library (University of London)
referencedIn HANOVER PAPERS. Vol. II. (ff. 472). 8 Jan. 1707-9 Jan. 1711. The writers are:--Bartholdi; Berlin, 26 Nov. 1707. f. 104. Jona[than] Belcher to the Electress Sophia; Hanover, 12 Sept. 1708. Engl. f. 171. [Hans William Bentinck, 1st Earl of] Portland; ... British Library
referencedIn Vol. I. (ff. 243). 1688-1712. 1. J[oseph] Addison, [Under Secretary of State], to [Erasmus] Lewis, [Under Secretary of State]; [Menin in W. Flanders], 26 July, 1706. f. 71. 2.[Charles Boyle, 4th Earl of] O[rrery,Ambassador to the Netherlands], to [Wi... British Library
creatorOf Buckingham, John Sheffield, Duke of, 1648-1720 or 21. Receipt signed by John Sheffield, Duke of Buckingham [manuscript], [18th century]. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Buckingham, John Sheffield, Duke of, 1648-1720 or 21. Receipt from Earl of Mulgrave to Dr. John Twisden [manuscript], 1676 August 22. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Houghton Library printed book provenance file, R-Z and unidentified Houghton Library
creatorOf Dryden, John, 1631-1700. An essay upon satyr [manuscript]. Libraries Australia
creatorOf England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II). Letters patent from Charles II, King of England to John, Earl of Mulgrave [manuscript], 1679 December 20. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Buckingham, John Sheffield, Duke of, 1648-1720 or 21. Autograph letter signed : Windsor, to Temple Brisko of Wexford Co., Ireland, 1712 Aug. 30. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Galliard, John Ernest, 1687?-1749. The four choruses in the tragedy of Julius Caesar, written by his grace John Sheffield, the late Duke of Bickinghamshire. Set to musick by J. Ernest Galliard. 1723. Harvard University, Loeb Music Library
creatorOf Buckingham, John Sheffield, Duke of, 1648-1720 or 21. Manuscripts, 1688, 1708. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS, Treasury warrants, papers, etc.; 1619-1818. Amongst them are:-1. Statement of claims on the Exchequer of Frances, wife of Sir Thomas Savile, and grand-daughter of William, Lord Cobham; circ. 1620. 2. Speech of Algernon Sydney... British Library
referencedIn HANOVER PAPERS. Vol. I. (ff. 525). 2 Oct. 1692-3 Jan. 1707. The writers are:-J-d'Alais; Hanover, 27 Nov. 1705. f. 339. François d'Auxy, Comte de Monceaux; Cassel, 17 Dec. 1703. f. 219. Louis William, Mar,-].ave of Baden-Baden, to the Duke of Marlbo... British Library
referencedIn HANOVER PAPERS. Vol. III. (ff. 344). 2/13 Jan. 1710/1 -30 Dec./10 Jan. 1712. The writers are:-[James Butler, 2nd] Duke of Ormonde, to the Electress Sophia; London, 12, 18 June, O.S. 1711. ff. 88, 90. Ad[am] Cardonnel, [Jun.]; Camp de Lens, Camp de Vi... British Library
creatorOf Buckingham, John Sheffield, Duke of, 1648-1720 or 21. Humanum est errare, or, false steps on both sides, 1689?. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Grenville, Richard Plantagenet Campbell Nugent Brydges Chandos, 3rd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos, 1823-1889. Letter from the 3rd Duke of Buckingham, with related material. Brotherton Library, University of Leeds
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Death 1721-02-24

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