# Mr. Browborough — Phineas Redux character guide

> Mr. Browborough in Phineas Redux by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Browborough, the unfortunate Mr. Browborough, poor Mr. Browborough

**First appearance:** 0043-xliv-the-browborough-trial

## Who they are

A corrupt MP whose bribery trial opens a seat for Phineas.

## In the story

### [Temptation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/i-temptation)

The sitting Tory MP for Tankerville, known for using money and brass to retain his seat.

### [Tankerville](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/iv-tankerville)

The sitting member, who wins re-election by a narrow margin after campaigning on Church and anti-Catholic sentiment.

### [I Have Got the Seat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xiii-i-have-got-the-seat)

The sitting member whose seat is contested by Phineas through a petition; faces potential loss of seat and costs.

### [The Browborough Trial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xliv-the-browborough-trial)

The defendant on trial for bribery; acquitted amid general sympathy from the political class.

### [Phineas Finn Is Reelected](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lxxi-phineas-finn-is-reelected)

Former member for Tankerville; some electors initially wanted him back after Finn's arrest, but he had no chance after the acquittal.

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