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Additional note . . .
in reply to a message by Array
The Fitzwilliam in question, ie Fitzwilliam Darcy, was presumably given the name because it was a family surname. His cousin who appears in the book is Colonel Fitzwilliam. The Colonel's father was an earl, and therefore an auspicious namesake.
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This message was edited 6/27/2007, 9:19 PM

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Fitzwilliam?  ·  Alyia  ·  6/27/2007, 2:02 PM
Thanks very much (m)  ·  Alyia  ·  6/29/2007, 11:32 AM
In the book it was his mother's maiden name, I believe (m)  ·  Poppylena  ·  6/28/2007, 12:55 AM
Re: Fitzwilliam?  ·  Array  ·  6/27/2007, 6:15 PM
Another additional note...  ·  Julia  ·  6/28/2007, 1:40 PM
Re: Another additional note...  ·  Array  ·  6/28/2007, 6:29 PM
Re: Another additional note...  ·  Cleveland Kent Evans  ·  7/3/2007, 11:01 AM
Thanks for the explanation, CKE. :D  ·  Array  ·  7/4/2007, 10:52 AM
Hmm, really? (m)  ·  Julia  ·  6/28/2007, 9:53 PM
Re: Hmm, really? (m)  ·  ClaudiaS  ·  6/29/2007, 6:44 AM
And (m)  ·  Poppylena  ·  6/29/2007, 7:24 AM
Additional note . . .  ·  Chrisell  ·  6/27/2007, 9:19 PM