# Lord Derby — Nonsense Books character guide

> Lord Derby in Nonsense Books by Edward Lear.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Earl, thirteenth Earl of Derby

**First appearance:** 0004-dedication

## Who they are

A nobleman to whom Lear dedicated some works.

## Relationships

### [Mr. Lear](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nonsense_books_se/characters/mr_lear)

_professional_

Lord Derby was a patron and employer of Mr. Lear, who worked as his illustrator and drawing master.

## In the story

### [Dedication](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nonsense_books_se/chapters/dedication)

Edward, 13th Earl of Derby, whose descendants are the recipients of the dedication.

### [More Nonsense Pictures, Rhymes, Botany, etc.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nonsense_books_se/chapters/more-nonsense-pictures-rhymes-botany-etc)

Mentioned as the subject of a false rumor that he was the author of the first Book of Nonsense.

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