# Duke of Fitz-Aquitaine — Sybil character guide

> Duke of Fitz-Aquitaine in Sybil by Benjamin Disraeli.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Fitz, Fitz-Aquitaine

**First appearance:** 0005-ii

## Who they are

A nobleman referenced in the genealogical plot.

## Relationships

### [Sybil Gerard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sybil_se/characters/sybil_gerard)

_social_

The Duke of Fitz-Aquitaine is a high-ranking aristocrat who moves in the same social circles as Sybil, representing the old nobility.

### [Sybil Gerard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sybil_se/characters/sybil_gerard)

_social_

The Duke of Fitz-Aquitaine is a high-ranking aristocrat who moves in the same social circles as Sybil, representing the old nobility.

### [Sybil Gerard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sybil_se/characters/sybil_gerard)

_social_

The Duke of Fitz-Aquitaine is a high-ranking aristocrat who moves in the same social circles as Sybil, representing the old nobility.

## In the story

### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sybil_se/chapters/xv)

A peer of royal bastardy, politically wavering between Whig loyalty and conservative leanings; courted by Lady Firebrace for a potential role in Ireland.

### [Chapter XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sybil_se/chapters/xii)

Desires the Irish post; participates in the meeting and is soothed by Tadpole's hint that Lord Killcroppy will not go to Ireland.

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

Fretting over not governing Ireland; agrees Peel should have taken office.

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