# Peter Wilks — The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn character guide

> Peter Wilks in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Wilks, Peter, Old Peter

**First appearance:** 0026-xxiv

## Who they are

The deceased man whose inheritance the King and Duke try to steal.

## In the story

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huckleberry_finn_se/chapters/xxiv)

Deceased tanner; his death and inheritance are the target of the king and duke's scam.

### [Chapter XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huckleberry_finn_se/chapters/xxvii)

Deceased; his coffin becomes the hiding place for the stolen gold.

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