# Captain Frederick Tilney — Northanger Abbey character guide

> Captain Frederick Tilney in Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Frederick, Captain Tilney, poor Tilney, Richard

**First appearance:** 0018-xvii

## Who they are

Henry's dashing but irresponsible older brother, a military captain.

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