# Chevalier de St. George — The History of Henry Esmond character guide

> Chevalier de St. George in The History of Henry Esmond by William Makepeace Thackeray.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Chevalier de St. George, The Chevalier, James the Third

**First appearance:** 0044-x-we-entertain-a-very-distinguished-guest-at-kensington

## Who they are

The Jacobite pretender to the British throne, son of James II.

## In the story

### [XIV: The Campaign of 1707, 1708](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_henry_esmond_se/chapters/xiv-the-campaign-of-1707-1708)

The exiled King of England (James III); his invasion of Scotland fails due to bad weather, and he later campaigns with the French army.

### [VIII: I Travel to France and Bring Home a Portrait of Rigaud](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_henry_esmond_se/chapters/viii-i-travel-to-france-and-bring-home-a-portrait-of-rigaud)

Found playing tennis and later drunk at cards; Esmond presents his plan to the prince and his advisers.

### [The Original of the Portrait Comes to England](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_henry_esmond_se/chapters/ix-the-original-of-the-portrait-comes-to-england)

The disguised Prince, whose reckless behavior and libertine habits cause concern among the conspirators.

### [We Entertain a Very Distinguished Guest at Kensington](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_henry_esmond_se/chapters/x-we-entertain-a-very-distinguished-guest-at-kensington)

The 'very distinguished guest' at Kensington, the Stuart Pretender, who is being prepared for a secret audience with Queen Anne.

### [XI: Our Guest Quits Us as Not Being Hospitable Enough](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_henry_esmond_se/chapters/xi-our-guest-quits-us-as-not-being-hospitable-enough)

The Prince, angered by Beatrix's removal, accuses the household of inhospitality and later drunkenly demands her return.

### [A Great Scheme, and Who Balked It](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_henry_esmond_se/chapters/xii-a-great-scheme-and-who-balked-it)

The Pretender, referred to as 'Mr. George' or 'the Prince,' whose disappearance ruins the scheme.

### [XIII: August 1st, 1714](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_henry_esmond_se/chapters/xiii-august-1st-1714)

The Prince of Wales (James Stuart) is found asleep in Beatrix's rooms; he is confronted by Esmond and humiliated.

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