# Fergus Markham — The Tenant of Wildfell Hall character guide

> Fergus Markham in The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Fergus, Mr. Fergus

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

Gilbert's younger brother, a cheerful and practical farmer.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/i)

Gilbert's younger brother; makes a clumsy joke at breakfast and leaves the table in laughter.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/vii)

Gilbert's brother; brash and impertinent, he makes awkward comments during the visit to Wildfell Hall.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/viii)

Teases Gilbert about the book's intended recipient and takes over his work in the hayfield.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/xiii)

Teases Gilbert about his temper and broken heart, provoking him.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/xiv)

Sent by Gilbert to inquire after Lawrence's health; returns with news that Lawrence is recovering.

### [LIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/liii)

Gilbert's brother; inherits the farm, falls in love with the Vicar of L—'s eldest daughter, and marries successfully.

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