Nicholas Nickleby · Character
Mr. Godfrey Nickleby
Nicholas's deceased father.
minor
Also known as one Mr. Godfrey Nickleby
First appearance: I
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The deceased father of Nicholas Nickleby (the elder), whose death sets the story in motion.
Mr. Godfrey Nickleby first appears in 0003 i.
In Nicholas Nickleby: The deceased father of Nicholas Nickleby (the elder), whose death sets the story in motion.
Later, in I: The father of Ralph and Nicholas Nickleby; inherits a fortune from his uncle and retires to a farm in Devonshire.
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- Other
Character groups
- Cheeryble circle and allies
- Sir Mulberry's social circle
- Minor associates of Sir Mulberry and dressmaking
- Protagonist
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