Frederick Wentworth
Frederick Wentworth, fictional character, a young naval officer who is the hero of Jane Austenβs novel Persuasion (1817).
This article was most recently revised and updated by Kathleen Kuiper.
Citation Information
Article Title:
Frederick Wentworth
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
15 February 2011
Access Date:
November 14, 2026