Historic Figures The Fictional Philip Kent Met Throughout The Novel
- The Marquis de Lafayette was aided by Philippe in an attempted robbery by a local bully, Auguste, and his cousin, Bertram. The Marquis, who said his name was Gil, was grateful for the assistance and became fast friends with Philippe. However, the two could only spend a brief time together, before Lafayette had to return to Paris for military service.
- Lord North, who was the British Prime Minister at the time, arrived at the home the Duke of Kent, during the Duke’s ailment. He briefly quarreled with Philippe over the rights and privileges of the nobility.
- Benjamin Franklin
- Edmund Burke
- William Molineux
- Samuel Adams
- Dr. Joseph Warren
- Paul Revere
- Benjamin Edes
- Henry Knox
- James Barrett
- William Dawes
- Samuel Prescott
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