# Lord Steyne — Vanity Fair character guide

> Lord Steyne in Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Steyne, the Marquis of Steyne, old Steyne

**First appearance:** 0047-xlvii-gaunt-house

## Who they are

Powerful, cynical marquis who becomes Becky's patron and protector in high society.

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