# Lord Nidderdale — The Duke’s Children character guide

> Lord Nidderdale in The Duke’s Children by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Nidderdale

**First appearance:** 0025-xxvi-dinner-at-the-beargarden

## Who they are

A young peer and friend of Silverbridge.

## In the story

### [Major Tifto](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/chapters/vi-major-tifto)

A middle-aged young man present at the club; previously acquainted with Tifto.

### [At Richmond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/chapters/xii-at-richmond)

Provides Lady Cantrip with a favorable account of Tregear's character.

### [Crummie-Toddie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/chapters/xxxviii-crummie-toddie)

Expected at Crummie-Toddie but delayed; described as an old companion of Dobbes who eats and drinks too much but is obedient and knows what he is about.

### [Again at Killancodlem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/chapters/xlii-again-at-killancodlem)

At Crummie-Toddie, teases Silverbridge about his interest in the American girl.

### [Lord Gerald in Further Trouble](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/chapters/lx-lord-gerald-in-further-trouble)

Writes to Silverbridge confirming the gambling incident and expressing concern that Gerald might physically confront Percival.

### [What Am I to Say, Sir?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/chapters/lxxi-what-am-i-to-say-sir)

Makes a well-received speech at the opening of Parliament.

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