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The History of Henry Esmond · Character

Lord Halifax

A politician and patron of literature.

minor

Also known as Halifax

First appearance: iii a paper out of the spectator

Lord Halifax first appears in 0037 iii a paper out of the spectator.

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SGSir George Esm…JAJoseph AddisonLMLord MohunLHLord Halifax

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