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John Howard Parnell

Charles Stewart Parnell's brother, a minor public figure.

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Also known as Even Parnell, Parnell, John Howard Parnell, John Howard, John

First appearance: vi

John Howard Parnell shows up with force in Lestrygonians. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Observed by Bloom passing by; noted as the brother of Charles Stewart Parnell.
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In Lestrygonians: Observed by Bloom passing by; noted as the brother of Charles Stewart Parnell. Later, in XV: He appears as city marshal…

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LBLeopold BloomTHThe Honourable…JHJoe HynesMPMrs PurefoyTKTom KernanJHJohn Howard Parnell

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  • Dublin social network
  • Protagonist
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See John Howard Parnell in vi