# Plantagenet Palliser — Phineas Redux character guide

> Plantagenet Palliser in Phineas Redux by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mr. Palliser, Palliser, Plantagenet

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

## Snapshot

Now Duke of Omnium, a scrupulous, self-effacing statesman whose quiet integrity makes him almost invisible to smaller men — until they push too far.

## Who they are

Palliser is the rare politician who cares more for decimal coinage and honest government than for the theatre of office, and his new dukedom only deepens his detachment from the snarls of lesser colleagues. He absorbs rudeness without noticing it and gives even his enemies credit for good intentions, which makes him seem weak to men like Bonteen. But when the little dog finally takes the big dog by the ear, Palliser's paw comes down — and the political landscape of the novel shifts.

## In the story

### [The Debate](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/ix-the-debate)

Seen by Mr. Gresham as a former Chancellor of the Exchequer under him.

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

Heir to the Duke, a statesman uninterested in sport, refuses to interfere in the Trumpeton Wood dispute.

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

Mentioned as the nephew who will inherit the dukedom; discussed in terms of his political role as Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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

Visits his uncle twice daily but focuses on decimal coinage work. Indifferent to the Duke's complaints about foxes and woods.

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

Becomes Duke of Omnium upon his uncle's death; he is distressed by the change, especially losing his seat in the House of Commons.

### [XXX: Regrets](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xxx-regrets)

Now the Duke of Omnium; attempts to persuade Madame Goesler to accept the legacy, arguing the seriousness of the will; is resisted.

### [The Duke and Duchess in Town](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xxxi-the-duke-and-duchess-in-town)

Now Duke of Omnium, he is shy about his new position but remains politically active, hosting the party meeting at his house.

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

The younger duke, influenced by his wife's campaign against Bonteen.

### [The Second Thunderbolt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xliii-the-second-thunderbolt)

Now Duke of Omnium and Lord Privy Seal; clashes with Bonteen over decimal coinage and is described as fearless and oblivious to insolence.

### [The Duchess Takes Counsel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/liv-the-duchess-takes-counsel)

The younger Duke; cautions the Duchess against misdirected enthusiasm.

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

The Duke of Omnium, who decides to take Mr. Bonteen's place at the Board of Trade to advance his decimal reform, despite concerns about the propriety of the move.

### [Mr. Chaffanbrass for the Defence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lxiii-mr-chaffanbrass-for-the-defence)

The Duke of Omnium, who urges caution and acceptance of the jury's verdict, though he later breaks his resolution.

### [The Trumpeton Feud Is Settled](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lxxv-the-trumpeton-feud-is-settled)

The Duke of Omnium, though not directly involved in the negotiation, is the owner of Trumpeton Wood and agrees to the changes through his wife's mediation.

### [Madame Goesler's Legacy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lxxvi-madame-goesler-s-legacy)

The Duke awkwardly explains the legacy arrangement to Gerard and agrees to give Adelaide away.

### [The Last Visit to Saulsby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lxxviii-the-last-visit-to-saulsby)

Now Duke of Omnium; described as unchanged with a simple dignity.

### [At Last—At Last](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lxxix-at-last-at-last)

The Duke expresses sorrow at Phineas's refusal but says no more.

## Links

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