His twin assumed his name and identity after his death.

The older twin brother of 'Ciel' and rightful heir of the Phantomhive Earldom. Together in Death: Their son found their corpses embracing each other.Tall, Dark, and Handsome: Vincent fitted this description perfectly.Posthumous Character: They have been dead for 3 years by the time the story takes places.In the case that sick 'Ciel' would survive his twin, Vincent was ready to throw his family's strenuous duty as the Queen's Watchdog to ensure his remaining son would survive, even if it means losing his fortune and land. Deceased Parents Are the Best: They are described and remembered as loving and devoted parents.Their tragic deaths in the backstory are one of Ciel's main motivations for revenge, kickstarting the events that lead to him making a Deal with the Devil (AKA Sebastian) and taking the title of Earl. Death by Origin Story: Crossed with Plot-Triggering Death.In fact, Word of God once stated that it would have been impossible for Vincent to have been a good person given how twisted Ciel turned out. Aristocrats Are Evil: Vincent was said to have been the Queen's Watchdog before Ciel succeeded him, and it's subtly implied that he committed actions of dubious nature just like Ciel has.The lates counts of Phantomhive and Ciel's deceased parents. Vincent is voiced by: Kazuyuki Okitsu (JP), Robert McCollum (EN) Rachel is voiced by: Kana Uetake (JP), Brina Palencia (EN)

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