# Duke of St. Bungay — Can You Forgive Her? character guide

> Duke of St. Bungay in Can You Forgive Her? by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Duke, Duke, the Duke of St. Bungay

**First appearance:** 0058-lix-the-duke-of-st-bungay-in-search-of-a-minister

## Who they are

A senior politician and advisor to Plantagenet Palliser.

## In the story

### [Dinner at Matching Priory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/xxiii-dinner-at-matching-priory)

The Duke sits next to Alice and engages her in a conversation about Radicalism and the ballot, showing a playful interest in her political views.

### [Three Politicians](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/xxiv-three-politicians)

Mentioned as a political figure whose presence at Matching Priory signals Mr. Palliser's rising political prospects.

### [The Duke of St. Bungay in Search of a Minister](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/lix-the-duke-of-st-bungay-in-search-of-a-minister)

Visits Palliser to offer him a Cabinet position; urges him to reconsider his refusal.

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