# Duke of Buckingham — The Vicomte de Bragelonne character guide > Duke of Buckingham in The Vicomte de Bragelonne by Alexandre Dumas. **Role:** minor **Also known as:** Buckingham, Villiers, George Villiers **First appearance:** 0216-211-the-patterns ## Who they are A handsome and reckless English nobleman who courts Madame Henrietta. ## In the story ### [On the Canal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/35-on-the-canal) Son of the former Duke of Buckingham, he is deeply in love with Henrietta and becomes jealous when she favors Rochester and d'Artagnan. ### [How d'Artagnan Drew, as a Fairy Would Have Done, a Country-Seat from a Deal Box](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/36-how-d-artagnan-drew-as-a-fairy-would-have-done-a-country-seat-from-a-deal-box) Considered by d'Artagnan as a potential refuge in England. ### [Le Havre](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/83-le-havre) Mentioned as having taken all the best houses in Le Havre, rumored to be in love with Madame. ### [At Sea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/84-at-sea) Shows jealousy and impatience, argues with the admiral over disembarkation, and is visibly distressed by de Guiche's favor with Madame Henrietta. ### [The Tents](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/85-the-tents) Enraged by the tents blocking his view, confronts Manicamp and de Guiche, then is confronted by Raoul; ultimately embraces Raoul in reconciliation. ### [Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/86-night) Seen reclining on his balcony, also watching the princess's apartment, revealing his own romantic fixation. ### [From Le Havre to Paris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/87-from-le-havre-to-paris) Observes the duel, offers his friendship to Raoul, and warns him that de Wardes is dangerous. ### [An Account of What the Chevalier de Lorraine Thought of Madame](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/88-an-account-of-what-the-chevalier-de-lorraine-thought-of-madame) Buckingham is a devoted admirer of Madame, spending lavishly to outshine de Guiche and attract her attention. ### [The Surprise of Madame de Montalais](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/89-the-surprise-of-madame-de-montalais) Pale and discomfited; observed by the queen-mother for his resemblance to his father. ### [Monsieur Becomes Jealous of the Duke of Buckingham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/91-monsieur-becomes-jealous-of-the-duke-of-buckingham) The English duke is the cause of Monsieur's jealousy; Anne of Austria plans to send for him. ### [Forever!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/92-forever) Young duke in love with Henrietta, forced to accept exile by the queen's emotional appeal. ### [King Louis XIV Does Not Think Mademoiselle de La Vallière Either Rich Enough or Pretty Enough for a Gentleman of the Rank of the Vicomte de Bragelonne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/93-king-louis-xiv-does-not-think-mademoiselle-de-la-valli-re-either-rich-enough-or-pretty-enough-for-a-gentleman-of-the-rank-of-the-vicomte-de-bragelonne) Sends a letter to Raoul asking for his friendship and help in interpreting a message. ### [Sword-Thrusts in the Water](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/94-sword-thrusts-in-the-water) The object of de Guiche's jealousy; he is conversing with Fouquet and later approached by Raoul via d'Artagnan's intervention. ### [Sword-Thrusts in the Water (Concluded)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/95-sword-thrusts-in-the-water-concluded) Present as witness, challenges de Wardes to a duel in Calais, motivated by despair and rage. ### [The King's Card-Table](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/97-the-king-s-card-table) Buckingham is hurt by Madame's changing attitude and grows colder, preparing for his departure. ### [Le Terrain de Dieu](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/104-le-terrain-de-dieu) Travels with de Wardes, arranges a duel on a small island to avoid French territory, fights and wounds de Wardes. ### [The Mediator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/108-the-mediator) Referenced as having been dismissed from court due to his attachment to Madame. ### [The Butterfly-Chase](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/112-the-butterfly-chase) Mentioned as one of the men Monsieur is jealous of. ### [How de Wardes Was Received at Court](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/152-how-de-wardes-was-received-at-court) Mentioned in de Wardes's jests about a heart-wound; his absence is noted by Madame. ### [Showing the Advantage of Having Two Strings to One’s Bow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/160-showing-the-advantage-of-having-two-strings-to-one-s-bow) Referenced in Manicamp's reminder of past insinuations and Monsieur's quarrels. ### [Hampton Court](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/177-hampton-court) He orchestrates a meeting between Raoul and Mary, hints at Raoul's misfortune, and suggests that Raoul's beloved is unworthy of him. ### [The Courier from Madame](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/178-the-courier-from-madame) Buckingham reads Madame's letter and is visibly moved, struggling with the implications for Raoul and Miss Grafton, and later writes to Madame and De Guiche. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/characters/duke_of_buckingham - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/characters