The Financier · Character

Mark Simpson

A corrupt state senator allied with Cowperwood's enemies.

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Also known as Simpson, Senator Simpson, Senator Mark Simpson, Mark

First appearance: xiii

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In XIV: Simpson, a U.S. Senator, is part of the Big Three political ring that controls Philadelphia, sharing in the plan to bleed the city treasury. Later, in Chapter XVI: Political boss and senator, part of the…

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XIV
Simpson, a U.S. Senator, is part of the Big Three political ring that controls Philadelphia, sharing in the plan to bleed the city treasury.
Chapter XVI
Political boss and senator, part of the triumvirate with Mollenhauer and Butler. He is interested in street-railways and knows of Cowperwood's success with city loan.
Chapter XXIV
Simpson represents Republican control of the State legislature and is a strong rival of Butler. He is involved in the decision about whether to support Cowperwood.
XXV
Joins Mollenhauer and Butler in discussing Cowperwood's fate; his subtle, cat-like demeanor masks his ruthless political and financial maneuvering.
XXVIII
Referenced by Cowperwood as another political figure aligned with Mollenhauer and Butler in the scheme against him.
XXXI
Another political figure Cowperwood might seek help from.
XXXII
Hosts the conference at his Rittenhouse Square home; sees Cowperwood as a useful scapegoat to deflect political damage before the election.

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