Charlie Devenish
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| Portrayed by J. J. Feild | |
| Full Name | Charles Archibald Devenish |
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| Associated Noble House(s) | No connections |
| Date of Birth | 2cd February 1789 |
| Father | Sir John Devenish (deceased) |
| Father's Rank | Baronet |
| Mother | Fanny Devenish |
| Mother's Rank | Gentry |
| Town Residence | {{{residence}}} |
| School | Eton |
| University | Oxford (The Queen's College) |
| Profession | {{{prof}}} |
Charlie Devenish is the younger son of Sir John and Lady Devenish and younger brother of Will, the current baronet. Charlie is twenty-two years old and aims to take orders next spring. He has an eternally optimistic character, is well-disposed towards everyone and has an unfortunate taste in blonde women who are out of his league.
Family
Sir John Devenish (deceased) - father Lady Devenish - mother Sir William Devenish - brother
Background
Charlie was brought up always knowing he was the younger son, and shirking responsibility. He was spared from being involved in the financial problems of his family and had a happy childhood. Apple Brook is near to Rotherham and he and Will grew up with the Fitzgerald children, close as siblings. As time passed, Will and Lady Olivia Fitzgerald grew closer and it is possible that they might marry in the future. Charlie has never had any romantic interest in either of the girls: he is too much in awe of Viola, and treats Olivia as a little sister.
At Eton, Charlie was always a keen and well-behaved pupil, but he did not excel at any academic discipline nor did he have a very long attention span. He made friends easily however and enjoyed some success in sports. His best friend was always Tristan Edgeworth.
After Sir John's death, it seemed like there would not be enough money to see Charlie through university, but he was supported by Lord Rotherham and studied Theology at Oxford. He graduated the previous year and hopes to take orders the following spring. The Earl has sent him to London to give him some worldly experience. That his daughter Lady Viola is there to keep an eye on him is a happy coincidence. Of course, Charlie sees it more as having been sent to keep an eye on Viola himself.
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Enemies
You have to be joking!
Charlie is played by Rose.