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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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See Colonel Campbell in ix

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  • Central Highbury Society
  • Woodhouse Household Staff
  • Protagonist

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See Colonel Campbell in ix