Bridgerton Family Tree: The Complete Guide to All Eight Siblings
Netflix viewers are increasingly curious about the precise order of Violet and Edmund Bridgerton's vast brood of children from the eldest to the youngest. The Regency period drama, adapted from Julia Quinn's beloved and best-selling novel series, has captivated audiences worldwide. Each book in the series focuses on a different Bridgerton sibling from the large aristocratic family and their unique love stories. Similarly, each season of the Netflix drama adapts a different novel, placing the spotlight on one of Violet (played by Ruth Gemmell) and Edmund Bridgerton's (Rupert Evans) children.
Many audience members, who may be unfamiliar with Quinn's source material, are eager to understand the hierarchy and birth order of the Bridgerton children. Here is your comprehensive guide to the Bridgerton brood from the oldest to the youngest, detailing their stories and the adaptations.
What is the Order of the Bridgerton Children?
The order of the Bridgerton children is famously alphabetical. Each time Violet and Edmund had a child, they followed the alphabet, starting with A and progressing to B, then C, and so forth. They had a total of eight children, and fans can deduce the Bridgerton siblings' age order from this alphabetical pattern. However, both the orders of Quinn's novels and the subsequent Netflix adaptation have caused some confusion because they do not follow the same chronological sequence.
Anthony Bridgerton - Born 1784
Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) is the eldest child of Edmund and Violet. As the first son, he inherits all the titles and estates, which will then pass to his heirs and family. Although he is the firstborn, his story is covered in the second novel, The Viscount Who Loved Me, and season two of the Netflix series.
Benedict Bridgerton - Born 1786
As highlighted throughout Bridgerton season four, the bohemian Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) is the second son and knows he has now been superseded in the line of succession by Anthony and Kate's (Ashley Simone) child. This realization motivates him to pursue Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) because he will never become the viscount. His love story is covered in the third novel, An Offer from a Gentleman, but Shondaland decided to alter the order, adapting Benedict's book in season four.
Colin Bridgerton - Born 1791
Third son Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and his friends-to-lovers romance with Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) is detailed in the fourth novel, Romancing Mr Bridgerton, which was adapted for season three of the Netflix show. Colin does not inherit significant wealth, but fortunately, his wife's lucrative career as the scandal sheet writer Lady Whistledown ensures the couple's financial stability.
Daphne Bridgerton - Born 1792
Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) is the first Bridgerton daughter. Her romance with Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page), is both the very first novel in Quinn's series, The Duke and I, and was adapted for the inaugural season of Bridgerton.
Eloise Bridgerton - Born 1796
There is a notable gap between Daphne and her younger sister Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie), who is the second daughter of Violet and Edmund. Her love story is covered in the fifth novel, To Sir Phillip, With Love. It remains unclear whether her story will be featured in the upcoming fifth season or if the order will be changed, potentially adapting it for Bridgerton season six.
Francesca Bridgerton - Born 1797
Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) is the third Bridgerton daughter. Her tragic romance with John Stirling (Victor Alli) is documented in the sixth novel, When He Was Wicked. Again, Bridgerton's showrunner Jess Brownell has yet to confirm whether Francesca's story will be the subject of season five or six.
Gregory Bridgerton - Born 1801
Gregory Bridgerton (Will Tilston) is the youngest son of the family. Interestingly, his story is the eighth and final book in the Bridgerton series, the novel On the Way to the Wedding. If Netflix grants Bridgerton the green light for seasons seven and eight, fans might witness Gregory's romance unfolding on screen.
Hyacinth Bridgerton - Born 1803
Hyacinth Bridgerton (Florence Hunt) is the baby of the Bridgerton family. Violet was pregnant with her last daughter when Edmund tragically died from a bee sting. Her romance is covered in the penultimate seventh Bridgerton novel, It's In His Kiss. Similar to Gregory's love story, Netflix will need to approve seasons seven and eight for viewers to experience the final two adaptations.
Bridgerton season four, part two is currently streaming on Netflix, continuing to enthrall audiences with its intricate family dynamics and romantic tales.
