# Sir William Thornhill — The Vicar of Wakefield character guide

> Sir William Thornhill in The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Sir William, Sir, William

**First appearance:** 0014-xiii

## Who they are

The virtuous uncle of Mr. Thornhill, later revealed as Mr. Burchell.

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