Ebenezer Blackadder

Ebenezer Blackadder is one of the many Blackadder descendants from the BBC sitcom of the name. Unlike his ancestors, however, he is the only member of the Blackadder family whose name is not Edmund to feature in the television shows.

Overview

Ebenezer Blackadder is a Victorian moustache-shop owner, and he is the most generous and kind man in England, though his kindness is often abused by everyone around him, from beggars to his own god-daughter. However, after a visitation from a Christmas spirit, he is corrupted by the revelation that the ruthless pursuit of power will probably prove more rewarding (such as the fact his descendant will become Emperor of the universe if he is evil, and a slave if he is good).

Consequently, Ebenezer begins to display the brutal cruelty, selfishness and cynicism usually associated with his family. This however backfires after he insults Queen Victoria, missing out on a hefty reward for his former kindness.

Family

Ebenezer is the grandson of Mr. E. Blackadder, and father of Captain Blackadder. Although Ebenezer's grandfather became George IV of the United Kingdom, he is not in a royal position, being presumably descended from an affair his grandfather had before his elevation to royal status.