# An Autobiography — Character guide

> Key figures in An Autobiography by Theodore Roosevelt.

- [Theodore Roosevelt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/theodore_roosevelt.md): Autobiographer and central figure; recounts his political and military career.
- [Narrator (I)](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/unknown_narrator.md): First-person narrator, likely Roosevelt himself, driving the autobiographical account.
- [Woodrow Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/woodrow_wilson.md): Political figure and later President; interacts with Roosevelt's narrative.
- [Senator Platt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/senator_platt.md): Key political opponent and New York state senator during Roosevelt's governorship.
- [Senator Quay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/senator_quay.md): Influential Pennsylvania senator and political boss in Roosevelt's era.
- [Mike Costello](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/mike_costello.md): Friend and associate from Roosevelt's early political and police days.
- [Leonard Wood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/general_wood.md): Military commander and close colleague in the Rough Riders and later career.
- [Senator Hanna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/senator_hanna.md): Prominent Republican senator and political strategist during Roosevelt's rise.
- [Joe Murray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/joe_murray.md): Early political mentor and ally in New York state assembly.
- [Mr. Grosvenor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/mr_grosvenor.md): Congressman and political figure involved in Roosevelt's legislative battles.
- [Congress](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/congress.md): Legislative body frequently referenced in political and policy contexts.
- [Mr. Gorman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/mr_gorman.md): Senator and political adversary in tariff and policy debates.
- [Hell Roaring Bill Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/hell_roaring_bill_jones.md): Cowboy and ranch hand from Roosevelt's Dakota days.
- [Richard Parr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/richard_parr.md): Associate in New York police and political circles.
- [Yankee Sullivan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/yankee_sullivan.md): Notorious boxer and figure in New York's underworld.
- [William Jennings Bryan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/mr_bryan.md): Political rival and presidential candidate during Roosevelt's era.
- [Admiral Dewey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/admiral_dewey.md): Naval hero of the Spanish-American War and later political figure.
- [Mr. Quigg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/mr_quigg.md): Political journalist and associate in New York politics.
- [Abraham Lincoln](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/abraham_lincoln.md): Historical president referenced as a model and touchstone.
- [George W. Perkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/mr_perkins.md): Businessman and political ally in progressive reforms.
- [General Shafter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/general_shafter.md): Commanding general in the Spanish-American War campaign.
- [Seth Bullock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/seth_bullock.md): Sheriff and friend from Roosevelt's Dakota Territory days.
- [King Calahan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/king_calahan.md): Cowboy and ranch hand in the Dakota Badlands.
- [Jacob Riis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/jacob_riis.md): Reformer and journalist who worked with Roosevelt on police reform.
- [Mr. Morton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/mr_morton.md): Political figure and governor of New York during Roosevelt's career.
- [Sampson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/sampson.md): Naval officer in the Spanish-American War.
- [Ben Butler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/ben_butler.md): Civil War general and political figure referenced in context.
- [Billy the Kid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/billy_the_kid.md): Outlaw mentioned in relation to Western lawlessness.
- [Secretary Alger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/secretary_alger.md): Secretary of War during the Spanish-American War.
- [Senator Fulton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/senator_fulton.md): Oregon senator involved in political negotiations.
- [Sir Horace Plunkett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/sir_horace_plunkett.md): Irish agricultural reformer and correspondent with Roosevelt.
- [Big Tim Sullivan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/big_tim_sullivan.md): Tammany Hall politician and New York state senator.
- [Sylvane Ferris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/sylvane_ferris.md): Cowboy and ranch manager in Dakota Territory.
- [Henry Cabot Lodge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/senator_lodge.md): Close friend and fellow senator from Massachusetts.
- [Charles J. Bonaparte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/charles_j_bonaparte.md): Attorney General and Secretary of the Navy under Roosevelt.
- [John Hay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/john_hay.md): Secretary of State under Roosevelt and McKinley.
- [William Loeb Jr.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/william_loeb_jr.md): Roosevelt's personal secretary and close aide.
- [James Bryce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/mr_bryce.md): British ambassador and author, friend of Roosevelt.
- [John Burroughs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/john_burroughs.md): Naturalist and writer who accompanied Roosevelt on trips.
- [Mr. McCall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/mr_mccall.md): Massachusetts governor and political ally.
- [James R. Garfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/james_garfield.md): Secretary of the Interior under Roosevelt.
- [Gifford Pinchot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/gifford_pinchot.md): Chief of the Forest Service and conservationist.
- [William McKinley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/president_mckinley.md): President before Roosevelt; his assassination elevated Roosevelt.
- [George Meyer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/george_meyer.md): Postmaster General and later Secretary of the Navy.
- [Bixby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/bixby.md): Cowboy and ranch hand in Dakota Territory.
- [General Sumner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/general_sumner.md): Cavalry officer in the Spanish-American War.
- [Prouty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/prouty.md): Commissioner of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
- [Grover Cleveland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/grover_cleveland.md): Former president and political opponent of Roosevelt.
- [Senator Cushman K. Davis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/senator_davis.md): Minnesota senator and chairman of Foreign Relations.
- [Moyer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/moyer.md): Labor leader in the Western Federation of Miners.
- [Ulysses S. Grant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/general_grant.md): Civil War general and president, referenced as a historical figure.
- [James G. Blaine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/mr_blaine.md): Republican statesman and presidential candidate.
- [Richard Croker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/mr_croker.md): Tammany Hall boss and political adversary.
- [Haywood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/haywood.md): Labor leader in the Western Federation of Miners.
- [Morse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/morse.md): Political figure in New York state politics.
- [Maroquin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/maroquin.md): Colombian vice president during Panama Canal negotiations.
- [General Reyes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/general_reyes.md): Colombian general and diplomat in canal talks.
- [Mayne Reid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/mayne_reid.md): Author of adventure books that inspired young Roosevelt.
- [John Muir](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/john_muir.md): Naturalist and conservationist who camped with Roosevelt.
- [William Howard Taft](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/mr_taft.md): Secretary of War and later President, Roosevelt's successor.
- [Herbert Knox Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/herbert_knox_smith.md): Commissioner of Corporations under Roosevelt.
- [Klaes Martensen van Roosevelt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/klaes_martensen_van_roosevelt.md): Early ancestor of Theodore Roosevelt mentioned in genealogy.
- [George William Curtis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/george_william_curtis.md): Editor and civil service reform advocate.
- [August Belmont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/august_belmont.md): Financier and political figure in New York.
- [Mayor Chapin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/mayor_chapin.md): Mayor of New York City during Roosevelt's police tenure.
- [Mrs. Roosevelt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/mrs_roosevelt.md): Theodore Roosevelt's wife, mentioned in domestic contexts.
- [General Lawton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/general_lawton.md): Army general in the Spanish-American War.
- [F. H. Newell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_autobiography_se/characters/f_h_newell.md): Chief of the Reclamation Service under Roosevelt.

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