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Sir George Esmond

A relative of the Esmond family mentioned in the family history.

minor

Also known as Sir George, George

First appearance: i an account of the family of esmond of castlewood hall

Sir George Esmond's tie to Henry Esmond is one of the pressures that moves The History of Henry Esmond—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Sir George Esmond first appears in 0004 i an account of the family of esmond of castlewood hall.

With Henry Esmond (family): Sir George Esmond is Henry's distant cousin and the head of the family, with whom Henry has a formal, respectful but not close relationship. With Henry Esmond (family): Sir George Esmond is Henry's distant cousin and the head of the family, with whom Henry has a formal, respectful but not close relationship. With Henry Esmond (family): Sir George Esmond is Henry's distant cousin and the head of the family, with whom Henry has a formal, respectful but not close relationship.

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MPMrs. PastoureauLHLord HalifaxMSMonsieur SimonMBMr. BatesLMLady MarlboroughSGSir George Esmond

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Castlewood Family & Circle
  • Military & Political Figures

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Sir George Esmond in i an account of the family of esmond of castlewood hall