# The Old Duke of Omnium — Phineas Redux character guide

> The Old Duke of Omnium in Phineas Redux by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Duke of Omnium, Duke, The late Duke

**First appearance:** 0025-xxvi-the-duke-s-will

## Who they are

The elderly former Duke, now in his second childhood.

## In the story

### [XIV: Trumpeton Wood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xiv-trumpeton-wood)

Owner of Trumpeton Wood, now old and feeble; his agent Mr. Fothergill is blamed for the poisoning.

### [Madame Goesler's Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xvii-madame-goesler-s-story)

Discussed as the object of Madame Goesler's devotion; she describes his declining health and her role as his companion.

### [Madame Goesler Is Sent For](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xxiv-madame-goesler-is-sent-for)

Reported to be dying; his health is the subject of bulletins and club gossip; his death is anticipated to cause political and social changes.

### [XXV: “I Would Do It Now”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xxv-i-would-do-it-now)

Dying, weak, but retains his noble bearing. Expresses regret to Madame Goesler about not marrying her and complains about Lord Chiltern's letters.

### [The Duke's Will](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xxvi-the-duke-s-will)

The deceased Duke; his will and character are discussed, including his later interest in gossip and his attachment to Madame Goesler.

### [Confusion in the Court](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lxiv-confusion-in-the-court)

His will is mentioned in the romanticized public stories about Madame Goesler's wealth and her journey.

### [At Matching](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lxxiv-at-matching)

Welcomes Phineas to Matching and discusses parliamentary debate.

### [Phineas Finn's Success](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lxxvii-phineas-finn-s-success)

Informs Phineas of Mr. Gresham's intention to offer him office and expresses hope that he will accept.

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