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The History of Henry Esmond · Character

Lord Gerard

A nobleman involved in the Jacobite plots.

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Also known as Digby Lord Gerard, the Lord Gerard

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

Lord Gerard first appears in 0044 x we entertain a very distinguished guest at kensington.

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KJKing James IIBEBeatrix EsmondLELady Elizabeth…HEHenry EsmondLMLord MohunLGLord Gerard

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  • Military & Political Figures
  • Castlewood Family & Circle
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