# Samuel Wilberforce — Eminent Victorians character guide

> Samuel Wilberforce in Eminent Victorians by Lytton Strachey.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Samuel

**First appearance:** 0003-cardinal-manning

## Who they are

Anglican bishop and prominent church figure.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/eminent_victorians_se/chapters/i)

A year junior to Manning at Oxford; his father's advice is quoted.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/eminent_victorians_se/chapters/iv)

Samuel Wilberforce is mentioned as Manning's brother-in-law, recently made a bishop, highlighting Manning's powerful connections.

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