# Colonel Fitzwilliam — Pride and Prejudice character guide

> Colonel Fitzwilliam in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Fitzwilliam, Colonel F.

**First appearance:** 0029-xxx

## Who they are

Darcy's amiable cousin and a younger son of an earl, a potential suitor for Elizabeth.

## Relationships

### [Elizabeth Bennet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/characters/elizabeth_bennet)

_friendship_

Colonel Fitzwilliam is a charming, agreeable acquaintance who flirts with Elizabeth but is not financially free to marry her.

### [Elizabeth Bennet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/characters/elizabeth_bennet)

_friendship_

Colonel Fitzwilliam is a charming, agreeable acquaintance who flirts with Elizabeth but is not financially free to marry her.

### [Elizabeth Bennet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/characters/elizabeth_bennet)

_friendship_

Colonel Fitzwilliam is a charming, agreeable acquaintance who flirts with Elizabeth but is not financially free to marry her.

## In the story

### [Elizabeth's Visit to Hunsford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xxx)

Younger son of Lord ⸻; well-bred, pleasant, and enters conversation readily.

### [Chapter XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xxxi)

Sits by Elizabeth, converses agreeably on various topics, and draws the attention of both Lady Catherine and Darcy.

### [Chapter XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xxxii)

Visits the parsonage frequently with Darcy; his sociable manners and admiration for Elizabeth remind her of Wickham.

### [Chapter XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xxxiii)

Reveals Darcy's role in separating Bingley from a 'most imprudent marriage'; discusses his own dependence as a younger son.

### [Chapter XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xxxiv)

Mentioned as Darcy's cousin who will leave Kent; Elizabeth briefly considers his possible visit.

### [Chapter XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xxxvi)

His earlier conversation with Elizabeth corroborates Darcy's account of Wickham's designs on Miss Darcy.

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