# Richard Steele — The History of Henry Esmond character guide

> Richard Steele in The History of Henry Esmond by William Makepeace Thackeray.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mr. Steele, Steele, Dick Steele, honest Dick, jovial Dick Steele

**First appearance:** 0021-iii-i-take-the-queen-s-pay-in-quin-s-regiment

## Who they are

A jovial writer and soldier, Henry Esmond's friend and fellow officer.

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