# Duke of St. Bungay — Phineas Redux character guide

> Duke of St. Bungay in Phineas Redux by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Duke of St. Bungay, St. Bungay, Duke

**First appearance:** 0057-lviii-the-two-dukes

## Who they are

An elder statesman and advisor to the Liberal party.

## In the story

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

Receives Phineas kindly and discusses the political situation, including Daubeny's tactics and the Liberal party's prospects.

### [XL: The Prime Minister Is Hard Pressed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xl-the-prime-minister-is-hard-pressed)

Influenced by the Duchess's remarks, he develops a low opinion of Mr. Bonteen.

### [What the Lords and Commons Said About the Murder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/l-what-the-lords-and-commons-said-about-the-murder)

Visits the murder scene; reflects on the evidence and concludes Finn must have done it.

### [The Two Dukes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lviii-the-two-dukes)

The elder Duke who advises the Duke of Omnium against taking the Board of Trade post, arguing it is beneath his dignity and that the nobility has important duties.

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