# Sir Impey Biggs — Strong Poison character guide

> Sir Impey Biggs in Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sir Impey

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

Harriet Vane's defense barrister at her trial.

## Relationships

### [Lord Peter Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/lord_peter_wimsey)

_professional_

Sir Impey Biggs is a prominent barrister hired by Peter to defend Harriet in court.

### [Lord Peter Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/lord_peter_wimsey)

_professional_

Sir Impey Biggs is a prominent barrister hired by Peter to defend Harriet in court.

## In the story

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/strong_poison_se/chapters/ii)

Defense counsel; interjects to remind the judge of Mr. Challoner's evidence.

### [The Hung Jury](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/strong_poison_se/chapters/iii)

Defense counsel who discusses the case with Wimsey after the jury is discharged.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/strong_poison_se/chapters/iv)

Defense advocate who convenes the council of war and agrees to Wimsey's request to visit Harriet.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/strong_poison_se/chapters/xxiii)

Rises in court to request that Harriet's acquittal be clearly stated as based on proof of innocence.

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