# Lord Chiltern — Phineas Finn character guide > Lord Chiltern in Phineas Finn by Anthony Trollope. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** XI Lord Chiltern, Chiltern, red devil Chiltern, Dear Chiltern **First appearance:** 0010-xi-lord-chiltern ## Snapshot A hot-tempered nobleman who rides dangerous horses, fights duels, and refuses to give up on Violet Effingham. ## Who they are Lord Chiltern is the son of the Earl of Brentford and Lady Laura's brother, a man whose reckless temper and dangerous riding make him both feared and pitied. He has proposed to Violet Effingham more than once and been refused, yet he cannot let her go. His feud with Phineas Finn — culminating in a duel — forces the novel's characters to choose sides between passion and prudence. ## Relationships ### [Phineas Finn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/characters/phineas_finn) _friendship_ Initially rivals, they become close friends and allies, with Chiltern respecting Phineas's integrity and courage. ### [Lady Laura Standish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/characters/lady_laura_standish) _family_ They are siblings, with Laura acting as a protective and often controlling sister toward the volatile Chiltern. ### [Violet Effingham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/characters/violet_effingham) _romantic_ Chiltern is passionately in love with Violet, and after a turbulent courtship, they eventually marry. ### [Phineas Finn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/characters/phineas_finn) _friendship_ Initially rivals, they become close friends and allies, with Chiltern respecting Phineas's integrity and courage. ### [Phineas Finn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/characters/phineas_finn) _friendship_ Initially rivals, they become close friends and allies, with Chiltern respecting Phineas's integrity and courage. ### [Lady Laura Standish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/characters/lady_laura_standish) _family_ They are siblings, with Laura acting as a protective and often controlling sister toward the volatile Chiltern. ### [Violet Effingham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/characters/violet_effingham) _romantic_ Chiltern is passionately in love with Violet, and after a turbulent courtship, they eventually marry. ### [Violet Effingham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/characters/violet_effingham) _romantic_ Chiltern is passionately in love with Violet, and after a turbulent courtship, they eventually marry. ### [Lady Laura Standish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/characters/lady_laura_standish) _family_ They are siblings, with Laura acting as a protective and often controlling sister toward the volatile Chiltern. ## In the story ### [IV: Lady Laura Standish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/iv-lady-laura-standish) Lady Laura's brother, enters the drawing-room briefly with a fierce appearance—thick red hair, red beard, and a countenance that strikes Phineas with dread. ### [Mr. and Mrs. Low](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/v-mr-and-mrs-low) Lady Laura's brother, whose sudden appearance disturbed Phineas's happiness earlier in the chapter. ### [The News About Mr. Mildmay and Sir Everard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/viii-the-news-about-mr-mildmay-and-sir-everard) Visits Lady Laura, criticizes place-seekers in Parliament, and invites Phineas to dine at Moroni's. ### [The New Government](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/ix-the-new-government) Mentioned as having been expelled from Christ Church for being drunk, as told by Lady Laura. ### [X: Violet Effingham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/x-violet-effingham) Subject of Lady Laura's matchmaking; Violet's childhood acquaintance; Lady Laura claims he loves Violet. ### [Lord Chiltern](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xi-lord-chiltern) Visits Violet; described as a red, fierce-looking man with a notorious past involving drinking, violence, and estrangement from his father. ### [Autumnal Prospects](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xii-autumnal-prospects) Mentioned as having a budding intimacy with Phineas regarding a possible foreign trip. ### [XIII: Saulsby Wood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xiii-saulsby-wood) Lord Chiltern is discussed by Phineas and Violet; Violet recalls a childhood memory with him at a cottage in Saulsby Wood. ### [Donald Bean's Pony](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xv-donald-bean-s-pony) Invites Phineas to Paris via a brief letter, but Phineas declines due to lack of funds. ### [Phineas Finn Returns to London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xvii-phineas-finn-returns-to-london) Mentioned as the brother of Lady Laura; Phineas reflects on his desire to marry Violet Effingham and the possibility of his regeneration. ### [Lord Chiltern Rides His Horse Bonebreaker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xix-lord-chiltern-rides-his-horse-bonebreaker) Reluctantly agrees to meet his father, expresses frustration over his relationship with Violet Effingham and his financial situation. ### [Lady Baldock at Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xxii-lady-baldock-at-home) Discussed as a potential suitor for Violet; Lady Laura believes Violet loves him but fears his ferocity. ### [The Willingford Bull](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xxiv-the-willingford-bull) Hosts Phineas at the inn, discusses his family and his sister Laura's marriage, and rides a difficult horse during the hunt, ending up in a brook. ### [Mr. Kennedy's Luck](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xxx-mr-kennedy-s-luck) Is the subject of messages from Violet and Phineas's attempts to reconcile him with his father. ### [Finn for Loughton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xxxi-finn-for-loughton) Tells Phineas he will not stand for Loughton, clearing the way for Phineas. ### [Was He Honest?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xxxiv-was-he-honest) Mentioned in Phineas's letter; his message to his father is used as an excuse for Phineas's visit. ### [Mr. Monk Upon Reform](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xxxv-mr-monk-upon-reform) Has returned to the Willingford Bull; sends for his property from Portman Square; does not reply to Phineas's letter. ### [XXXVI: Phineas Finn Makes Progress](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xxxvi-phineas-finn-makes-progress) Lord Chiltern responds to Phineas's letter with a hostile note, agreeing to meet privately at Phineas's rooms on Wednesday. ### [A Rough Encounter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xxxvii-a-rough-encounter) Visits Phineas to confront him about his pursuit of Violet Effingham; accuses Phineas of betrayal and demands he withdraw his letter; leaves angrily after Phineas refuses. ### [The Duel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xxxviii-the-duel) Fights the duel with Phineas over Violet Effingham; offers to shake hands afterward. ### [Lady Laura Is Told](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xxxix-lady-laura-is-told) Lady Laura's brother, who has been repeatedly refused by Violet but is still considered a suitor. ### [Madame Max Goesler](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xl-madame-max-goesler) Referenced in the context of the duel and the People's Banner article. ### [Promotion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xliii-promotion) Mentioned by Lord Brentford, who asks Phineas to write to him; Phineas has not heard from him recently and is aware of his location on the Rhine. ### [Miss Effingham’s Four Lovers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xlv-miss-effingham-s-four-lovers) Mentioned as a suitor who proposes infrequently; Violet criticizes his lack of time and effort. ### [The Mousetrap](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xlvi-the-mousetrap) Mentioned as the recipient of a letter from Phineas, in which Phineas informs him of his intention to propose to Violet. ### [The Duellists Meet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xlix-the-duellists-meet) Arrives at Matching; reconciles with Phineas warmly; refuses to promise a visit to Saulsby unless Violet agrees to betrothal; discusses hunting and politics. ### [Troubles at Loughlinter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/li-troubles-at-loughlinter) Arrives at Loughlinter for Christmas; coldly civil to Mr. Kennedy; refuses to go to church; expected to propose to Violet. ### [The First Blow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lii-the-first-blow) Proposes to Violet Effingham and is accepted. ### [LIII: Showing How Phineas Bore the Blow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/liii-showing-how-phineas-bore-the-blow) Subject of discussion; believed by Lord Fawn to be violent and unreconciled, but has been accepted by Violet. ### [Consolation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/liv-consolation) Mentioned as Violet Effingham's fiancé; Phineas reflects on their long acquaintance and the Earl's desire for the match. ### [Lord Chiltern at Saulsby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lv-lord-chiltern-at-saulsby) Arrives at Saulsby, reconciles with his father, and defends his disinterest in politics and duty. ### [The Earl's Wrath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lix-the-earl-s-wrath) Revealed to have told his father about the duel; his engagement to Violet is broken due to his obstinacy. ### [LXI: Another Duel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxi-another-duel) Mentioned as having quarrelled with Violet Effingham. ### [Showing How the Duke Stood His Ground](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxiii-showing-how-the-duke-stood-his-ground) Mentioned in conversation with Phineas about his father and Lady Laura's marriage troubles. ### [LXVIII: The Joint Attack](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxviii-the-joint-attack) Present at the dinner; reveals a tentative reconciliation with his father but refuses to comply with his father's three demands. ### [The Temptress](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxix-the-temptress) Hints at possibly confronting Mr. Kennedy regarding his sister's situation. ### [LXX: The Prime Minister’s House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxx-the-prime-minister-s-house) Briefly encountered by Phineas; he is trying to escape the crowded party. ### [LXXI: Comparing Notes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxxi-comparing-notes) Mentioned as Violet's former fiancé; their quarrel over his idleness led to their separation. ### [Amantium Irae](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxxiii-amantium-irae) Lord Chiltern visits Violet to apologize for his earlier harshness and to ask her again to be his wife. They reconcile and she accepts him. ### [LXXV: P.P.C.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxxv-p-p-c) Invites Phineas to hunt, but Phineas explains he must leave London for hard work. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/characters/lord_chiltern - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/characters