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On 27 June 1576, he and Anthony entered de societate magistrorum at Gray's Inn.

A few months later, Francis went abroad with Sir Amias Paulet, the English ambassador at Paris, while Anthony continued his studies at home.

The state of government and society in France under Henry III afforded him valuable political instruction.

For the next three years he visited Blois, Poitiers, Tours, Italy, and Spain.

During his travels, Bacon studied language, statecraft, and civil law while performing routine diplomatic tasks.

On at least one occasion he delivered diplomatic letters to England for Walsingham, Burghley, and Leicester, as well as for the queen.