# Parson Tringham — Tess of the d’Urbervilles character guide

> Parson Tringham in Tess of the d’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Pa'son Tringham, Tringham

**First appearance:** 0002-tess-of-the-d-urbervilles

## Who they are

The antiquarian clergyman who informs Jack Durbeyfield of his noble lineage.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tess_of_the_d_urbervilles_se/chapters/i)

The antiquary parson reveals to Durbeyfield his lineage as the heir of the d'Urberville family, though he cautions that the information is of little practical use.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tess_of_the_d_urbervilles_se/chapters/v)

Parson Tringham is mentioned as the one who informed John Durbeyfield of his noble ancestry, which set the events of the chapter in motion.

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