# Tom Oliver — Lavengro character guide

> Tom Oliver in Lavengro by George Borrow.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Tom Oliver, Oliver, noble Tom, Thomas, Thomas Oliver

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

A boxer and friend of Lavengro in the sporting circles.

## In the story

### [The Days of Pugilism](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/xxvi)

Mentioned as 'Tom of Bedford,' the last of England's bruisers, praised for his incorruptibility and victories.

### [LXXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/lxxxviii)

Referenced as 'Tom of Hopton' in the landlord's story about his own past fight.

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