Philip reorganized his court and used professional civil servants and court officers instead of advisors.[3] The viscounts served as key local officials the king could rely on. Unlike other officers viscounts could be promoted to higher offices beginning with his reign.[3]
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Philip reorganized his court and used professional civil servants and court officers instead of advisors.[3] The viscounts served as key local officials the king could rely on. Unlike other officers viscounts could be promoted to higher offices beginning with his reign.[3]
