Emma · Character
Colonel Campbell
Jane Fairfax's benefactor, a retired army officer living abroad.
minor
Also known as Colonel, Colonel Campbell
First appearance: ix
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With Emma Woodhouse (social): Colonel Campbell is a family friend of the Woodhouses, and Emma interacts with him through his connection to Jane Fairfax. With Emma Woodhouse (social): Colonel Campbell is a family friend…
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- Central Highbury Society
- Woodhouse Household Staff
- Protagonist
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See Colonel Campbell in ix