# Mr. Wilmot — The Vicar of Wakefield character guide

> Mr. Wilmot in The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Mr. Wilmot

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

Arabella's father, a clergyman and friend of Dr. Primrose.

## In the story

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_wakefield_se/chapters/ii)

A neighboring clergyman and father of Arabella, who is courting a fourth wife and breaks off the engagement due to the Primroses' loss of fortune.

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