# The Duke’s Children — Character guide

> Key figures in The Duke’s Children by Anthony Trollope.

- [Lord Silverbridge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/lord_silverbridge.md): Elder son of the Duke of Omnium, a young MP and central romantic figure.
- [Frank Tregear](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/frank_tregear.md): A gentleman of modest means who loves Lady Mary Palliser.
- [Lady Mabel Grex](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/lady_mabel_grex.md): A clever, proud young woman courted by Silverbridge.
- [Lady Mary Palliser](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/lady_mary_palliser.md): The Duke's daughter, in love with Frank Tregear against her father's wishes.
- [The Duke of Omnium](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/the_duke_of_omnium.md): The widowed Duke, a former Prime Minister struggling with his children.
- [Isabel Boncassen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/isabel_boncassen.md): An intelligent American heiress who captures Silverbridge's heart.
- [Major Tifto](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/major_tifto.md): A disreputable racing man and partner to Silverbridge.
- [Lord Gerald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/lord_gerald.md): The Duke's younger son, a student at Cambridge.
- [Lady Cantrip](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/lady_cantrip.md): A society matron who chaperones Lady Mary.
- [Sir Timothy Beeswax](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/sir_timothy_beeswax.md): A Conservative politician and rival to the Duke.
- [Lord Popplecourt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/lord_popplecourt.md): A young nobleman considered as a suitor for Lady Mary.
- [Mrs. Finn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/mrs_finn.md): The Duke's trusted friend and former political hostess.
- [Reginald Dobbes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/reginald_dobbes.md): A sporting gentleman and master of the Brake hunt.
- [Lord Percival](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/lord_percival.md): A young nobleman and friend of Silverbridge.
- [Lord Nidderdale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/lord_nidderdale.md): A young peer and friend of Silverbridge.
- [Mr. Carbottle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/mr_carbottle.md): A solicitor involved in the Duke's affairs.
- [Mr. Jawstock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/mr_jawstock.md): A racing man and associate of Major Tifto.
- [Phineas Finn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/phineas_finn.md): A former politician and friend of the Duke.
- [Miss Cass](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/miss_cass.md): An elderly friend of the Palliser family.
- [Mr. Adolphus Longstaff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/mr_adolphus_longstaff.md): Dolly Longstaff's father, a wealthy man.
- [Lady Chiltern](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/lady_chiltern.md): Wife of Lord Chiltern and friend of the family.
- [Mr. Pook](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/mr_pook.md): A trainer involved with Silverbridge's horses.
- [Mr. Monk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/mr_monk.md): A former colleague of the Duke in politics.
- [Lord Cantrip](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/lord_cantrip.md): Husband of Lady Cantrip, a political figure.
- [The Duchess of Omnium](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/the_duchess_of_omnium.md): The late Duchess, remembered by the family.
- [Lady Silverbridge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/lady_silverbridge.md): Silverbridge's future wife, Isabel Boncassen.
- [Barrington Erle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/characters/barrington_erle.md): A political figure and friend of the Duke.

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