Let's find out what the status of the aristocratic family born from the pen of Julia Quinn would be nowadays
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The Bridgertons, protagonists of the famous Netflix series, embody an ideal of luxury and privilege: they frequent the restricted circle of Queen Charlotte and live days of idleness, interspersed with evenings of sumptuous balls. However, a fascinating question remains: how big is their fortune really? Although the series does not specify the value of their assets, some details allow us to make estimates. Observing how much the secondary characters earn and considering the lavish lifestyle of the family, it is plausible to say that the Bridgertons would belong to the economic elite even today.
The Bridgerton family is made up of a large group of aristocratic brothers, each with a well-defined personality. Anthony, played by Jonathan Bailey, is the ninth Viscount of the house, who succeeded his father Edmund, who died prematurely due to a bee sting. After this tragedy, Anthony took on the responsibility of leading the family, alongside his mother Violet, the widowed Viscountess, played by Ruth Gemmell. Alongside him are Benedict, a rebellious and nonconformist artist; Colin, a writer and traveler curious about the world; Daphne, the romantic Duchess of Hastings; Eloise, intelligent and determined to live an independent life; Francesca, reserved but with a complex future; Gregory, the prankster of the family; and Hyacinth, the youngest, lively and enterprising.
Their main residence is Aubrey Hall, but most of their events take place in London, between balls, social events, and social intrigues. During the series, some siblings marry and start new lives: Daphne joins Simon Basset, while Francesca marries John Stirling. Anthony finds love in Kate Sharma, and Colin forms a bond with Penelope Hetherington, better known as Lady Whistledown.
Although the Bridgertons appear to represent a typical family of the Regency aristocracy, they are actually fictional characters created by Julia Quinn in her novels, which narrate the sentimental adventures of each brother. However, their story recalls that of real families, such as the Bridgemans, a dynasty of nine brothers who lived in the same historical period. Their real story was also marked by scandals and tragedies, such as the loss of two daughters in a fire, but they also had moments of joy and prosperity. This similarity makes the Bridgertons even more believable, even if they remain a product of the imagination.
From an economic point of view, the Bridgertons were born into a condition of absolute privilege. Anthony, a careful manager of the family finances, probably increased the wealth accumulated by his father, ensuring a prosperous future for the family. Although the series does not provide precise figures, their opulent lifestyle, including travel, fine clothing, and lavish parties, would place them among the wealthiest elite. In the modern world, they would probably be multimillionaires or even billionaires, considering inflation.
In the novels, Julia Quinn also describes the younger brothers, who do not have noble titles, as exceptionally wealthy, with incomes equal to that of an earl. A notable example is Penelope Hetherington, who thanks to her secret activity as Lady Whistledown managed to generate a personal fortune. During the third season, it is revealed that she earned between 10,000 and 20,000 pounds at the time, a sum that would be worth several million today.
Despite their immense wealth, what makes the Bridgertons truly fascinating is their character. They are kind, loyal, generous, and deeply connected to each other, values that distinguish them and make them beloved not only in fiction but also by viewers around the world.
Source: Looper
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