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Samuel Wilberforce

Anglican bishop and prominent church figure.

minor

Also known as Samuel

First appearance: cardinal manning

Samuel Wilberforce shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A year junior to Manning at Oxford; his father's advice is quoted.
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In I: A year junior to Manning at Oxford; his father's advice is quoted. Later, in IV: Samuel Wilberforce is mentioned as Manning's…

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TMThe MahdiLHLi Hung ChangGGGeneral GordonCMCardinal ManningMSMr. SteadSWSamuel Wilberforce

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting Historical Figures
  • Nightingale's Inner Circle
  • Catholic Church Hierarchy
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Samuel Wilberforce in cardinal manning