Doctor Thorne · Character
Harry Baker
A young squire of Barsetshire, Frank Gresham's friend and Beatrice's suitor, whose easy standing rests on land rather than rank.
supporting
Also known as Mr. Baker, Harry, young Harry Baker
First appearance: i the greshams of greshamsbury
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Friend of Frank, teased by Frank during the speech; mentioned as having been 'plucked' at Cambridge.
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Harry Baker belongs to the county set that gathers at Greshamsbury and Courcy Castle, a young man of property who moves on comfortable terms with the local families. His courtship of Beatrice Gresham places him squarely…
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- Other
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- Minor Characters and Background Figures
- Greshamsbury Family and Associates
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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See Harry Baker in i the greshams of greshamsbury