# The Prime Minister — Character guide

> Key figures in The Prime Minister by Anthony Trollope.

- [Ferdinand Lopez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/ferdinand_lopez.md): Ambitious and mysterious financier who marries into the Wharton family.
- [Emily Lopez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/emily_lopez.md): Daughter of Abel Wharton, whose marriage to Lopez causes family strife.
- [The Duchess of Omnium](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/the_duchess_of_omnium.md): Vivacious wife of the Prime Minister, deeply involved in political society.
- [Abel Wharton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/abel_wharton.md): Wealthy, conservative barrister and father of Emily, opposed to Lopez.
- [Arthur Fletcher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/arthur_fletcher.md): Honest country gentleman and longtime suitor of Emily Wharton.
- [Everett Wharton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/everett_wharton.md): Emily's brother, a charming but unreliable young man about town.
- [The Duke of Omnium](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/the_duke_of_omnium.md): The Prime Minister, a serious and principled man struggling with politics.
- [Phineas Finn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/phineas_finn.md): Loyal political colleague and friend of the Duke of Omnium.
- [Mrs. Finn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/mrs_finn.md): Wise confidante to the Duchess and a sharp observer of society.
- [Sexty Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/sexty_parker.md): Business partner of Lopez who suffers financial ruin.
- [Sir Orlando Drought](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/sir_orlando_drought.md): Ambitious politician who challenges the Duke's leadership.
- [Quintus Slide](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/quintus_slide.md): Vindictive journalist who persecutes Lopez and the Duke.
- [Mrs. Roby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/mrs_roby.md): Emily's aunt and a gossipy social climber.
- [John Fletcher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/john_fletcher.md): Arthur's brother, a solid country squire.
- [Mr. Rattler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/mr_rattler.md): Political whip and ally of the Duke's government.
- [Mr. Gresham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/mr_gresham.md): Leader of the opposition and former Prime Minister.
- [Lady Eustace](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/lady_eustace.md): Beautiful and scheming widow who causes scandal.
- [Sir Timothy Beeswax](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/sir_timothy_beeswax.md): Pompous politician and Lord Chancellor in the Duke's ministry.
- [Major Pountney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/major_pountney.md): Social-climbing military man and hanger-on.
- [Barrington Erle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/barrington_erle.md): Political operative and friend of the Duke.
- [Lord Cantrip](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/lord_cantrip.md): Trusted cabinet minister and ally of the Duke.
- [Captain Gunner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/captain_gunner.md): Social-climbing military man and friend of Pountney.
- [Mr. Boffin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/mr_boffin.md): Wise and wealthy businessman consulted by Wharton.
- [Sir Alured Wharton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/sir_alured_wharton.md): Country baronet and relative of Abel Wharton.
- [Lord Silverbridge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/lord_silverbridge.md): Son of the Duke of Omnium, mentioned as a future MP.
- [Mr. Hartlepod](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/mr_hartlepod.md): Business associate of Lopez involved in Guatemalan schemes.
- [Lord Drummond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/lord_drummond.md): Cabinet minister in the Duke's government.
- [Mr. Warburton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/mr_warburton.md): Discreet private secretary to the Duke of Omnium.
- [Mr. Du Boung](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/mr_du_boung.md): Foreign diplomat and acquaintance of Lopez.
- [Mr. Grey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/mr_grey.md): Lawyer and friend of the Wharton family.
- [Locock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/locock.md): Abel Wharton's clerk and trusted assistant.
- [Mr. Mills Happerton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/mr_mills_happerton.md): Businessman and partner in Hunky and Sons.
- [Sir Gregory Grogram](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/sir_gregory_grogram.md): Attorney General in the Duke's government.
- [Lord Brock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/lord_brock.md): Elderly statesman and former Prime Minister.
- [Lord Earlybird](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/lord_earlybird.md): Eccentric old peer and father of Lord Silverbridge's friend.
- [The Marquis of Tyrone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/the_marquis_of_tyrone.md): Aristocratic friend of Lord Silverbridge.
- [Lord Chiltern](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/lord_chiltern.md): Master of the Brake hounds and friend of Phineas Finn.
- [Mr. Crumpy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/mr_crumpy.md): Political agent for Silverbridge election.
- [Sir Guy de Palliser](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/sir_guy_de_palliser.md): Legendary ancestor of the Duke of Omnium.
- [Mrs. Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/mrs_parker.md): Wife of Sexty Parker, suffers from her husband's ruin.
- [Lord Fawn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/lord_fawn.md): Minor politician and former suitor of Lady Eustace.
- [Charlie Skate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_prime_minister_se/characters/charlie_skate.md): Young man about town and friend of Everett.

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