In 1603, Sir Thomas was promoted Knight of the Bath and, in 1605, he proceeded Master of Arts from the University of Oxford. Having succeeded to his father's titles in March 1617, he was created Earl of Bridgewater on 27 May 1617.
In 1603, Sir Thomas received a noble appointment as Knight of the Bath, and two years later, he obtained an academic degree from Oxford University. Following his inheritance of his father's titles in March 1617, he was subsequently granted the title of Earl of Bridgewater on May 27, 1617.