Benedict Bridgerton is the second Bridgerton son, and the husband of Sophie Beckett, with whom he shares four children. He is closest to his brothers Anthony and Colin, as well as his sister, Eloise, out of all of his seven siblings.
History[]
Early life[]
Benedict is the second Bridgerton son out of the eight siblings. He grew up closest with his brothers, Anthony and Colin. However, he is very close with his younger sister, Eloise, as well. During his teenage years, he went on to study at Eton College, like all of his brothers and also he went to study at the University of Cambridge.
Physical appearance[]
Like all Bridgertons, Benedict bears a striking resemblance to his brothers: the same thick brown hair, the same wide mouth, and the same elegant bone structure.
Benedict is said to bear the greatest resemblance to his father, Edmund. He is a very handsome and well-mannered man, a dream for any young man. He is tall, strong, and athletic with broad shoulders, and walks with grace and confidence. He is described as the tallest of the Bridgerton brothers, "over six feet."
Benedict has thick, soft, and rich dark brown hair, with dark, tender eyes. Sophie describes him as a "Prince Charming from a children's story" with a handsome face and a lazy, crooked smile.
Personality traits[]
As a Bridgerton, Benedict has always been noticed and recognized as part of the family he loves and is close to. But what he truly desires is for someone to recognize him simply as Benedict: a man with his own talents and interests, beyond his family.
Relationships[]
Romantic[]
Sophie Beckett[]
He first met Sophie during a masquerade ball hosted by his mother. The two shared an intimate moment and danced together. When the clock struck midnight, she fled and never looked back. Benedict searched for her for six months, with no luck.
Two years later, the two reunited and completely fell in love when Benedict rescued her from an aggressive sexual assault. He gave her shelter at his cottage where she nursed him back to health after falling sick from the rain. When they returned to London, she got a position as a lady's maid to his youngest sisters, Eloise, Francesca, and Hyacinth. Almost two weeks later, Benedict found Sophie somewhat distressed, and took her to his house to feel better. There, they made love for the first time, Sophie told him it would not happen again, she was not going to be his mistress. She then quit her position at his mother's and left. Benedict found her, and professed his undying love for her, wanting to marry her.
A week later, they married and moved together on the countryside to his cottage in Wiltshire. She got pregnant with their first son, Charles. They went on to have two more sons, Alexander and William, and later a daughter, Violet.
Familial[]
Colin Bridgerton[]
Benedict is very close with his younger brother, Colin. The two often go fencing together, and spend time together. They confide in one another, but also bicker and joke a lot.
Friendships[]
Quotes[]
"Oh, for the love of God! Will you let go of her or will I have to shoot your damned hand off?"
"To most of the world, I'm merely a Bridgerton. I'm not Benedict or Ben or even a gentleman of means and hopefully a bit of intelligence. I'm merely.. a Bridgerton. Specifically, Number Two.
Trivia[]
- Benedict's favourite colour is blue
- Benedict claims his love for his wife was "love at first sight"