Phillip Pinegar

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His Grace, The 8th Duke of Carlisle, the 12th Earl of Carlisle, Lord Phillip Pinegar

Phillip is played by Pierce Brosnan.

Phillip spent his childhood as one might expect the heir to a Dukedom to do; engaged in study with tutors, playing, and being somewhat spoiled by his family and society at large. His father had passed on the Earldom of Carlisle to Phillip at his birth, feeling such holdings would help develop his son's sense of responsibility. As a young man Phillip was sent for further schooling at his father's alma mater, where he earned a reputation for his academic abilities as well as his inability to follow rules. Upon leaving school and finding little to do beyond supporting House Carlisle and managing the Earldom, he turned to the distractions most young noblemen find.

After spending a few centuries indulging, and becoming known for his skill with games of chance and with the ladies, the Earl finally met his match and got married. While leaving the Earldom in the care of his younger brother Paulus, yet retaining the title, Phillip and his wife Juliana Pinegar went into service to the crown as Ambassadors at Large. They spent the next 250 years in various shadows, only to return home and retire their diplomatic titles upon his father's death.

As the 8th Duke, Phillip takes responsibility for a large extended family, the vast tracks of property that comprise the Duchy, the people within his Duchy, as well as vassals to the House. After being married 250 years and producing no heirs, most people assume the Duchy will pass to Paulus Pinegar and his heir on Phillip's death.

-- Main.LizTrumitch - 16 May 2004