John Sheffield, John Sheffield, 1ST Duke of Buckingham and Normanby (1647-172 1) Duke of Normanby, I, a British politician, an important figure of the Tories and a protector of the poet john dryden, have written articles about dual poems. The son of Edmund, Earl of Mafgrave II, succeeded to the title of Earl after his father died in 1658. He has always been charles ii's favorite, but in 1682, charles ii was displeased by his attentions to Princess Anne, and he was kicked out of the court, but within two years, he invited the Holy Family. After James II acceded to the throne, he received double preferential treatment, first as a council official and then as a courtier. In the glorious revolution, he protected the Spanish ambassador from the mob. As a price for recognizing William III as the legitimate king of England, he was promoted to Marquis. 1702 After Queen Anne ascended the throne, he became the minister in charge of the seal. 1703 was awarded the title of Duke of Buckingham and Normanby. In the same year, he built Buckingham Palace. The Whig Party was forced to resign from all official positions during the reign of 1704- 17 10. 1704, he married an illegitimate daughter from James II. When the Tories came to power in1710-1714, he held several important positions, including the chief court official. 17 14 After George I ascended the throne, his political career came to an end.
As a poet, he is mainly famous for writing poems (1682) and satirical poems. Although his prose Chronicle of the Revolution is not completely credible, it still has certain historical value. After his death, his grandson Edmund Sheffield (17 16-1735) succeeded to the title, and the title was cut off after his death.