John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby
The Duke of Buckingham and Normanby | |
|---|---|
Portrait by Godfrey Kneller | |
| 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) |
| Nationality | English |
| Parent(s) | Edmund Sheffield, 2nd Earl of Mulgrave Elizabeth Cranfield |
| Occupation | Poet, politician |
John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby (7 April 1648 – 24 February 1721) 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.