#his father died when George was young and they were on the edge of povert but his mum sent him to France to learn to be a courtier

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#look I know this is a silly hill to die on but as a history nerd I feel I must die on it #George Villiers was not a prince or royalty and barely even nobility #his father died when George was young and they were on the edge of povert but his mum sent him to France to learn to be a courtier #he was also used as a pawn by some court members to oust the kings old favourite that they did not like #so he was essentially sponsored to stay in court and seduce the king #like I said I get it it’s probably not worth my breath #but I think it’s important to know George and his mother worked to pull their family out of obscurity and near poverty #to George receiving dukedom #ANYWAY. #mary & george #nicholas galitzine