# Ronald Storrs — Seven Pillars of Wisdom character guide

> Ronald Storrs in Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Storrs

**First appearance:** 0003-introduction-foundations-of-revolt

## Who they are

British oriental secretary in Cairo, instrumental in early Arab contacts.

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/vi)

Oriental Secretary; the most brilliant Englishman in the Near East, who sowed what others reaped.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/vii)

Storrs travels with Lawrence to Jidda on business with the Grand Sherif, providing Lawrence a pretext for leave.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/viii)

Diplomat and companion; uses his linguistic skills to persuade the Grand Sherif to allow Lawrence's journey.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/ix)

Oriental Secretary; engages in diplomatic talks with Abdulla and smooths over awkward moments.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xiv)

Efficient but parades his strength, in contrast to Feisal's natural leadership.

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