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… or Georgiana, duchess of Devonshire (1757–1806), used their social skills to political effect. Lady Hervey’s famous dinners for select groups of ‘ bel esprits ’, mixed established and up-and coming politicians with beautiful and/or witty … the case in November 1758 when she invited the leading Opposition politician and Paymaster of the Forces, Henry Fox, to dinner. Fox, who was keen to gain Opposition supporters, recorded the event: ‘On Thursday at Ly Hervey’s to meet a very … As a result, they were often openly politicized, with the leading or aspiring political families sponsoring breakfasts, dinners and balls, and giving cups and trophies as prizes for the races themselves. Dressed in their best court clothes …
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