# Death Comes for the Archbishop — Character guide

> Key figures in Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather.

- [Father Joseph Vaillant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/father_vaillant.md): Vicar and close friend of Bishop Latour, a devoted missionary in the Southwest.
- [Bishop Jean Marie Latour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/bishop_latour.md): The newly appointed Vicar Apostolic of New Mexico, a cultured and spiritual leader.
- [Jacinto](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/jacinto.md): A wise and loyal Native American guide who accompanies Bishop Latour.
- [Eusabio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/eusabio.md): A respected Navajo leader and friend to Bishop Latour.
- [Friar Baltazar Montoya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/friar_baltazar_montoya.md): A corrupt and tyrannical friar at the mission of Ácoma.
- [Kit Carson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/kit_carson.md): Famous frontiersman and scout who aids the Church in New Mexico.
- [Padre Antonio José Martínez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/padre_martinez.md): A powerful and controversial priest in Taos with strong political influence.
- [Magdalena Valdez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/magdalena.md): A young woman rescued from abuse by Father Vaillant.
- [Father Lucero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/father_lucero.md): A miserly priest who hoards wealth and opposes reform.
- [Doña Isabella](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/do%C3%B1a_isabella.md): A wealthy and proud Spanish widow in Santa Fe.
- [Padre Gallegos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/padre_gallegos.md): A genial but worldly priest in Santa Fe who enjoys gambling and parties.
- [Trinidad Lucero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/trinidad_lucero.md): A young man who assists Father Lucero and later becomes a priest.
- [Bernard Ducrot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/bernard_ducrot.md): A young French seminarian who travels to New Mexico.
- [Don Antonio Olivares](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/don_antonio_olivares.md): A wealthy Spanish gentleman and friend of Bishop Latour.
- [Manuel Chavez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/manuel_chavez.md): A wealthy rancher and friend of the clergy in New Mexico.
- [Sada](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/sada.md): An old Mexican woman who shows great faith and devotion.
- [Brother Juan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/brother_juan.md): A simple and devoted lay brother at a mission.
- [Manuelito](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/manuelito.md): A young Navajo boy who becomes a friend to the priests.
- [Old Marino Lucero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/old_marino_lucero.md): An elderly man who appears in the story of the miser priest.
- [Contento](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/contento.md): A faithful mule ridden by Father Vaillant on his journeys.
- [Padre Escolastico Herrera](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/padre_escolastico_herrera.md): A priest who serves in a remote parish in New Mexico.
- [Pablo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/pablo.md): A young man who assists at the mission of Ácoma.
- [Buck Scales](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/buck_scales.md): A violent outlaw who terrorizes a remote settlement.
- [Boyd O'Reilly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/boyd_oreilly.md): An Irish priest who serves in the New Mexico territory.
- [Mother Philomène](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/philomene.md): The Mother Superior of the Sisters of Loretto in Santa Fe.
- [Señorita Inez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/inez.md): A young woman who becomes a nun under Mother Philomène.
- [Blanchet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/blanchet.md): A French priest who corresponds with Bishop Latour.
- [Angelica](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/angelica.md): A young girl who appears in the mission at Ácoma.
- [Fructosa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/fructosa.md): A woman who appears in the story of the Ácoma mission.
- [Ramón Armajillo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/ramon_armajillo.md): A young man who assists the priests on their travels.
- [Benito](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/benito.md): A Native American boy who serves at the mission.
- [Santiago](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/santiago.md): A young man who appears in the Navajo country.
- [M. Molny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/young_molny.md): A young French priest who travels to New Mexico.
- [Salvatore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/salvatore.md): An Italian priest who serves in the diocese.
- [García María de Allande](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/garcia_maria_de_allande.md): A Spanish nobleman who corresponds with Bishop Latour.
- [Bishop Ferrand](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/bishop_ferrand.md): A French bishop who mentors the young Latour.
- [Clara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/clara.md): A woman who appears in the story of the Olivares family.
- [Tranquilino](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/tranquilino.md): A Native American man who assists at the mission.
- [Monsignor Mazzucchi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/monsignor_mazzucchi.md): A Vatican official who corresponds with Bishop Latour.
- [Conçeptión Gonzales](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/conception_gonzales.md): A woman who appears in the Santa Fe community.
- [Rosa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/rosa.md): An old woman who appears in the story of the miser priest.
- [Zeb Orchard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/zeb_orchard.md): An American trader who helps the priests on their journeys.
- [Sabino](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/sabino.md): A Native American man who guides the priests.
- [St. Vrain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/st_vrain.md): A trader and friend of Kit Carson in New Mexico.
- [Juan Diego](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/juan_diego.md): A Native American man who appears in the story of the bell.
- [Señora Gonzales](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/senora_gonzales.md): A woman who appears in the Santa Fe community.
- [Mrs. Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/mrs_smith.md): An American woman who appears in the story.
- [Marius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/marius.md): A French priest who serves in the diocese.
- [Father Revardy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/father_revardy.md): A priest who serves in the New Mexico territory.
- [Pedro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/pedro.md): A young man who appears in the story of the Ácoma mission.
- [Josepha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/josepha.md): A woman who appears in the story of the Ácoma mission.
- [Jesus de Baca](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/jesus_de_baca.md): A man who appears in the story of the bell.
- [Fray Juan Ramirez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/fray_juan_ramirez.md): A historical friar mentioned in the story of Ácoma.
- [Father Ramirez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/characters/father_ramirez.md): An elderly priest who serves in the diocese.

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