# Mr. Julius Benedict — Struggles and Triumphs character guide

> Mr. Julius Benedict in Struggles and Triumphs by P. T. Barnum.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Benedict, Julius Benedict, the said Julius Benedict, the aforesaid Julius Benedict, Benedict, Messrs. Benedict

**First appearance:** 0019-xvii-the-jenny-lind-enterprise

## Who they are

Jenny Lind's musical conductor and pianist.

## Relationships

### [Jenny Lind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/characters/jenny_lind)

_professional_

Mr. Julius Benedict serves as Jenny Lind's conductor and musical director during her American tour.

## In the story

### [The Jenny Lind Enterprise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xvii-the-jenny-lind-enterprise)

Musical director, pianist, and superintendent of the musical department for the Lind tour.

### [XVIII: The Nightingale in New York](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xviii-the-nightingale-in-new-york)

Accompanies Jenny Lind from Liverpool, leads her to the footlights at the first concert, and is involved in contract discussions.

### [Successful Management](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xix-successful-management)

Accompanies Jenny Lind; Barnum mentions him in the letter to John Jay as someone who might be advised.

### [XXVIII: Abroad Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xxviii-abroad-again)

Old friend who dines with Barnum and reminisces about their travels in America.

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