# Bishop Ridley — The Prince and the Pauper character guide

> Bishop Ridley in The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ridley

**First appearance:** 0035-xxxii-coronation-day

## Who they are

A bishop who preaches at court during Tom's reign.

## In the story

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prince_and_the_pauper_se/chapters/endnotes)

Bishop Ridley was instrumental in the founding of Christ's Hospital, at the request of King Edward VI.

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