Benedict Bridgerton (books)

*This page is about the book character. For the Netflix character, see Benedict Bridgerton*

## Biographical Information

### Alias

* Ben
* Number Two

## Familial Information

### Children

* Charles Bridgerton
* Alexander Bridgerton
* William Bridgerton
* Violet Bridgerton

### Siblings

* Anthony Bridgerton
* Colin Bridgerton
* Daphne Basset
* Eloise Crane
* Francesca Stirling
* Gregory Bridgerton
* Hyacinth St. Clair

### Parents

* Violet Bridgerton
* Edmund Bridgerton †

### Grandparents

* Alexandra Bridgerton
* Lord Bridgerton

### Others

* Posy Reiling *(sister-in-law)*
* Billie Bridgerton *(aunt)*
* Hugo Bridgerton † *(uncle)*
* Georgiana Bridgerton *(aunt)*

*For a complete family tree, see the Bridgerton family tree*

## Professional Information

### Job

Artist

**Benedict Bridgerton** is the second Bridgerton child.

## History

### Early Life

Benedict was out horse racing with his brother, Anthony, the day his father, Edmund, died. Benedict had been gripped by a fear that something bad would happen, and lost the horse race. When they returned home, Benedict found out about Edmund's death.

### 1813

Benedict arrived at Lady Danbury's ball with his brother, Colin, where he was introduced to Simon Basset by Anthony. He convinced Simon to save his younger sister, Daphne, from their mother's attempts at matchmaking. He tried to get out of talking to Lady Danbury, but he and his brothers were cornered by her, along with Daphne.

When Anthony duelled Simon for Daphne's honor, Benedict served as his second. Colin and Daphne showed up and stopped the duel, though both Anthony and Benedict were angry at Colin for bringing Daphne.

Benedict came with his brothers to Simon's house in London to confront him after Daphne showed up in London alone without her husband. They refused to leave until Simon proved he loved Daphne. His mother, Violet, came by, though, and dragged Benedict, Anthony, and Colin out of the house.

### 1814

Benedict was at White's with Anthony and Colin when Anthony declared his intention to get married that season. He attended Violet's country party at Aubrey Hall with his entire family.

Benedict found Anthony hungover at White's soon after his marriage to Kate Sheffield. He made fun of Anthony, but then told his brother to make up with Kate for whatever they had fought about, and tell her that he loves her. Anthony agreed, and leaves.

### 1815

Benedict attended a masquerade ball thrown by Violet. It was there he first met Sophie Beckett. He didn't know her name, only knowing her as the Lady in Silver, but Benedict fell in love with her immediately. She ran away before he could find out who she was, and Benedict tried to find her. Her glove led him to Penwood House, but he didn't find her there. For the next six months, he attended every party he could, trying to find her. He stopped looking, but never forgot about his mystery love.

### 1817

Benedict encountered Sophie again when he was the Cavender house, and saved her from being raped by Phillip Cavender. He felt an inexplicable bond towards her, and insisted on her coming to London with him and working as a maid in his mother's house. She refused, but he blackmailed her by saying he would accuse her of theft if she didn't. Sophie found work as a lady's maid in Violet's household, and Benedict used to visit often, flirting with Sophie and asking her to be his mistress, which Sophie refused. One day, he was at his mother's house and found Sophie shaken up. He brought her back to his house so she could calm down, and they ended up sleeping together. Benedict again said that Sophie should be his mistress, but she refused and Benedict left upset.

He came to Violet's house two weeks later, and told Violet that he loved someone "unsuitable." Violet told him that she would always love and support him. He ended up finding Sophie while she was playing blind man's bluff with his cousins, and saw her with her upper face covered. He realized she was the Lady in Silver. Benedict got angry, and confronted Sophie for not telling him. She revealed that she was the illegitimate daughter of the Earl of Penwood, and they would never have a future. Benedict was upset, and left. However, after talking with his brother Colin, he realized he loved Sophie, and decided to marry her. When he came back, Violet told him that Sophie left. They found out from his sisters, Hyacinth and Francesca, that she was arrested by Araminta Gunningworth, the Countess of Penwood.

Benedict went with Violet to the jail to rescue Sophie. Araminta was there, and Benedict threatened to inflict bodily harm on her for hurting Sophie. He declared that Sophie is his fiancee, and demanded her to be released. Araminta accused her of theft, but her daughter, Posy Reiling, showed up and claimed she was the thief. Violet helped Benedict get Sophie released, and also threatened Araminta into keeping quiet about Sophie's parentage so Benedict could marry her. Benedict and Sophie were reunited, and married soon after. They moved to My Cottage, Benedict's residence in Wiltshire.

### 1824

Benedict attended Violet's birthday in London with Sophie and their three sons: Charles, William, and Alexander. Sophie revealed to him that she was pregnant with their fourth child. He wanted it to be a girl and said they should name her Violet, and Sophie agreed.

Benedict and Sophie again came to town when his brother, Colin, married Penelope Featherington. Soon after, his sister, Eloise, went missing, and they discovered that she had gone to meet Sir Phillip Crane, who lived close to Benedict's house. Benedict, Anthony, Colin, and Gregory, his youngest brother, went to get Eloise. They found her, and brought her to My Cottage until she married Phillip a week later.

Eloise came to Benedict's house unannounced after her marriage, and found out that Charles was seriously ill. She helped Benedict and Sophie keep vigil over him. Phillip came, and suggested a remedy to help Charles. Benedict helped Phillip prepare the remedy, and Charles became better soon after.

## Personality

As a Bridgerton, Benedict has always been noticed and recognized as part of the family he loves and is close to. But what he really wishes is that someone would recognize him as just Benedict: a man with his own talents and interests apart from his family.

## Relationships

### Romantic

#### Sophie Bridgerton

Benedict fell in love with Sophie Beckett the moment he saw her. Sophie didn't know who Benedict was at first, which enchanted Benedict even more, because he wasn't being looked at as a Bridgerton, but as Benedict. He felt that she was the woman he was meant to be with. When Sophie disappeared, Benedict was determined to find her. He searched every social gathering he could for months to find her, but couldn't. He still held onto hope that they would meet again and he'd marry her. When he encountered Sophie a few years later, he felt that draw again. When she didn't want to go with him to London, Benedict manipulated her because he didn't care if Sophie was angry with him; he just wanted to be near her. After she got hired at his mother's house, Benedict visited more often to see her. Soon after, Sophie told him about seeing his artwork and how talented he is as an artist, and Benedict was thrilled that a girl noticed him for his character rather than his family and wealth. He realized that he'd fallen in love with Sophie. He got his mother's blessing, but then found out that Sophie was the mystery woman he met and fell in love with. He was upset, thinking about how he had looked for her and Sophie never told him the truth. After he calmed down, he realized that he didn't want to live without Sophie and went to go reconcile. Benedict was willing to find a way to get Sophie out of jail to be with her. He realized that because she was an illegitimate child, she didn't want to be his mistress and have a child who suffered the same way, and was furious at those who had caused her pain, namely Araminta, her stepmother; he showed uncharacteristic rage for the pain he'd always seen in Sophie. After Sophie was released, he told her that he didn't care about the ton or her origins; he just wanted to live a life with her, no matter where they were. He married Sophie and they moved to the countryside, away from London, but Benedict was happy there, because he had Sophie.

### Familial

#### Colin Bridgerton

Benedict is very close with his younger brother, Colin. They have often confided in one another; specifically, Benedict confided in Colin about his feelings for Sophie. They have a very much of a bickering-banter, but love each other to death and would do anything for one another at the end of the day.

#### Eloise Crane

Benedict is closest with Eloise out of all of his younger sisters. His wife, Sophie, and Eloise are also dear friends.

## Notes and Trivia

* Benedict is a very talented artist. He has loved to draw, and very impressively, since around the age of five.

## Appearances

 **#02** | "The Viscount Who Loved Me"
 **#03** | "An Offer from a Gentleman"