# Mr. Gresham — Phineas Finn character guide

> Mr. Gresham in Phineas Finn by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Gresham

**First appearance:** 0008-ix-the-new-government

## Who they are

A leading Liberal politician and future prime minister.

## In the story

### [A Cabinet Meeting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xxix-a-cabinet-meeting)

A minister who walks with Lord Cantrip after the meeting and comments on Mr. Mildmay's decision.

### [Mr. Mildmay's Bill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xlvii-mr-mildmay-s-bill)

Offers Phineas a new position after the bill is carried and the session ends.

### [Consolation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/liv-consolation)

Prime Minister who meets with Phineas and Lord Cantrip; praises Phineas as the first Irishman worth his salt.

### [LVIII: Rara Avis in Terris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lviii-rara-avis-in-terris)

Mentioned as a colleague of Mr. Monk in the Cabinet, cautious about committing to tenant-right reform.

### [The Temptress](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxix-the-temptress)

Advises Phineas to stay in office until after Easter and suggests he consult Mr. Monk.

### [Madame Goesler's Generosity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxxii-madame-goesler-s-generosity)

Phineas had left his house earlier, and Lord Cantrip offers to speak to him about Phineas's resignation.

### [The Beginning of the End](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxxiv-the-beginning-of-the-end)

Speaks with Phineas in the lobby, expressing regret at losing him and discussing political defalcation.

### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxxvi-conclusion)

Involved in offering Phineas the appointment.

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