Archdeacon Grantly is a character from Anthony Trollope's series of novels known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire. He serves as the Archdeacon of Barchester and is depicted as a proud and somewhat pompous clergyman, often concerned with his social status and the affairs of the church. Grantly is married to Mrs. Grantly, and they have a strong family connection to the church. He is a key figure in the conflicts surrounding church politics, particularly in his opposition to the reformist views of Mr. Slope, showcasing the tensions between traditional and progressive values within the ecclesiastical community.