# Sir Florian Eustace — The Eustace Diamonds character guide

> Sir Florian Eustace in The Eustace Diamonds by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sir Florian, the late Sir Florian, poor Sir Florian, Eustace

**First appearance:** 0000-i-lizzie-greystock

## Who they are

Lizzie's late husband, who dies shortly after their marriage, leaving her the diamonds.

## Relationships

### [Lizzie Eustace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lizzie_eustace)

_family_

Sir Florian is Lizzie's deceased husband, whom she married for his wealth and title, and whose death left her the disputed diamond necklace.

### [Lizzie Eustace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lizzie_eustace)

_family_

Sir Florian is Lizzie's deceased husband, whom she married for his wealth and title, and whose death left her the disputed diamond necklace.

### [Lizzie Eustace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lizzie_eustace)

_family_

Sir Florian is Lizzie's deceased husband, whom she married for his wealth and title, and whose death left her the disputed diamond necklace.

## In the story

### [Lizzie Greystock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/i-lizzie-greystock)

A wealthy, handsome, and dying young baronet who falls in love with Lizzie and proposes marriage, believing her to be pure and true.

### [Lady Eustace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/ii-lady-eustace)

Deceased husband of Lizzie, whose death and generous settlement have left her a wealthy widow.

### [XXI: “Ianthe’s Soul”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxi-ianthe-s-soul)

Deceased husband of Lizzie; she recalls their days at Naples and quotes poetry as if apostrophizing his soul.

### [Mr. Dove's Opinion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxv-mr-dove-s-opinion)

The deceased husband; his will and actions regarding the diamonds are central to the legal analysis.

## Links

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