# The Claverings — Character guide

> Key figures in The Claverings by Anthony Trollope.

- [Harry Clavering](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/harry_clavering.md): A young clergyman torn between his love for Florence Burton and his past with Julia Brabazon.
- [Julia Brabazon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/julia_brabazon.md): A beautiful widow who returns to England after a disastrous marriage, seeking to reclaim Harry.
- [Florence Burton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/florence_burton.md): Harry's devoted fiancée, a gentle and patient young woman from a respectable family.
- [Captain Archibald Clavering](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/archibald_clavering.md): Harry's reckless younger brother, a spendthrift army officer always in debt.
- [Sir Hugh Clavering](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/sir_hugh_clavering.md): Harry's domineering elder brother, a harsh and miserly baronet.
- [Mr. Saul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/samuel_saul.md): A poor but earnest clergyman who loves Fanny Clavering.
- [Fanny Clavering](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/fanny_clavering.md): Harry's kind and sensible sister, who marries Mr. Saul.
- [Mrs. Burton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/cecilia_burton.md): Florence's mother, a warm-hearted and practical woman.
- [Sophie Gordeloup](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/sophie_gordeloup.md): A manipulative French countess and Lady Ongar's companion.
- [Mrs. Clavering](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/mrs_clavering.md): Harry's mother, a gentle and loving woman.
- [Captain Doodles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/doodles.md): A comic, garrulous old naval captain and family friend.
- [Lord Ongar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/lord_ongar.md): Julia's deceased husband, a cruel and dissipated nobleman.
- [Count Pateroff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/count_pateroff.md): Sophie Gordeloup's brother, a Russian count with dubious motives.
- [Theodore Burton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/theodore_burton.md): Florence's brother, a steady and principled young man.
- [Captain Boodle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/captain_boodle.md): A friend of Archie Clavering, involved in his schemes.
- [Mr. Turnbull](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/mr_turnbull.md): A radical politician and acquaintance of the Claverings.
- [Edouard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/edouard.md): A French servant of Lady Ongar's, devoted to her.
- [Hermione](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/hermione.md): Lady Ongar's younger sister, a quiet and unhappy girl.
- [Jack Stuart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/jack_stuart.md): A friend of Harry's from his university days.
- [Mary Fielding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/mary_fielding.md): A young woman courted by Theodore Burton.
- [Colonel Schmoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/colonel_schmoff.md): A German officer and acquaintance of the Gordeloups.
- [Enoch Gubby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/enoch_gubby.md): A farmer and tenant of Sir Hugh Clavering.
- [Clavvy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/clavvy.md): A nickname for a minor Clavering family member.
- [Farmer Gubbins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/farmer_gubbins.md): A local farmer who interacts with the Claverings.
- [Mrs. Button](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/mrs_button.md): A housekeeper or servant in the Clavering household.
- [Miss Brabazon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/miss_brabazon.md): Julia Brabazon's maiden aunt or relative.
- [Mr. Beilby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/beilby.md): A London solicitor handling legal matters for the Claverings.
- [Mr. Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/mr_jones.md): A minor acquaintance or professional figure.
- [Bob Walliker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/bob_walliker.md): A local man involved in a minor incident.
- [Bishop Proudie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/bishop_proudie.md): A bishop mentioned in passing, from another Trollope series.
- [Sir Charles Poddy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/sir_charles_poddy.md): A baronet and acquaintance of the family.
- [Lady Dimdaff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_claverings_se/characters/lady_dimdaff.md): A society lady mentioned in conversation.

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