After a period of European travel in his youth, a long legal battle eventually consolidated the Earl's social position, but he was careful to remain circumspect in national politics, devoting himself to administration and cultural projects, including playwriting.
A long legal battle eventually consolidated the Earl's social position. This was after a period of European travel in his youth. He was careful to remain circumspect in national politics, devoting himself to administration and cultural projects. This was including playwriting. This was after a period of European travel in his youth.