# Lord Lowborough — The Tenant of Wildfell Hall character guide

> Lord Lowborough in The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Lowborough

**First appearance:** 0003-ii

## Who they are

A brooding nobleman whose shy reserve and haunted conscience make him an uneasy presence in Huntingdon's circle, where his rank buys him respect but never ease.

## Relationships

### [Arthur Huntingdon Sr.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/arthur_huntingdon_sr)

_rivalry_

Arthur mocks and exploits Lowborough's weakness for gambling and drink, viewing him as a pathetic rival for Annabella's affections.

### [Annabella Wilmot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/annabella_wilmot)

_romantic_

A cold, transactional marriage where Annabella marries Lowborough for his title while openly carrying on an affair with Arthur Huntingdon.

### [Little Arthur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/little_arthur)

_social_

Lord Lowborough, as a neighbor and acquaintance of the Huntingdons, has occasional, distant interactions with the child.

### [Arthur Huntingdon Sr.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/arthur_huntingdon_sr)

_rivalry_

Arthur mocks and exploits Lowborough's weakness for gambling and drink, viewing him as a pathetic rival for Annabella's affections.

### [Arthur Huntingdon Sr.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/arthur_huntingdon_sr)

_rivalry_

Arthur mocks and exploits Lowborough's weakness for gambling and drink, viewing him as a pathetic rival for Annabella's affections.

### [Annabella Wilmot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/annabella_wilmot)

_romantic_

A cold, transactional marriage where Annabella marries Lowborough for his title while openly carrying on an affair with Arthur Huntingdon.

### [Little Arthur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/little_arthur)

_social_

Lord Lowborough, as a neighbor and acquaintance of the Huntingdons, has occasional, distant interactions with the child.

## In the story

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/xviii)

A gloomy, gentlemanly guest who becomes a target of Annabella's flirtations.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/xix)

Lord Lowborough is present in the drawing-room, listening to Annabella's singing with mixed feelings.

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/xx)

Excuses himself from afternoon church service.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/xxii)

Subject of Huntingdon's story; a gambling addict who repeatedly fails to reform, eventually seeking a wife as a means of salvation.

### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/xxvii)

Mentioned as being more cheerful and cordial after Arthur's behavior shifts; Annabella claims he worships her.

### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/xxxi)

Leaves the dining room early, avoids drinking, and is rebuked by Annabella for joining the ladies; he leaves the house in distress.

### [XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/xxxviii)

Discovers his wife's infidelity, struggles with suicidal thoughts, and confronts Helen about her silence.

### [Chapter L](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/l)

Divorces Lady Lowborough after her elopement and remarries a virtuous woman, finding happiness.

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