Character guide

Gil Blas

major

Also known as Blas of Santillane, Gil Blas of Santillane, Señor Gil Blas, Señor de Santillane, Master Gil Blas, Blas

The protagonist and narrator, a young man who rises from humble beginnings through various adventures.

Scipio

major

Also known as Master Scipio, Friend Scipio, The ambitious Scipio, Torribio Scipio

Gil Blas's loyal and resourceful servant, later a close friend and confidant.

Laura

major

Also known as Lovely Laura

A beautiful and witty actress who becomes Gil Blas's love interest and later his wife.

Don Alphonso de Leyva

supporting

Also known as Alphonso, Señor Don Alphonso, Don Alphonso de Leyva

A nobleman and close friend of Gil Blas, often involved in romantic and political intrigues.

Fabricio

supporting

Also known as Señor Don Fabricio, Don Fabricio

A witty and scheming friend of Gil Blas, often serving as a go-between in affairs.

Don Lewis Pacheco

supporting

Also known as Pacheco, Lewis, Don Lewis d'Alcacer

A wealthy and eccentric nobleman who employs Gil Blas as a secretary.

Aurora de Guzmán

supporting

Also known as Aurora, the lovely Aurora

A beautiful and virtuous young woman, object of Don Alphonso's affections.

Don Raphael

supporting

Also known as Señor Don Raphael, Raphael

A cunning and manipulative nobleman who often opposes Gil Blas.

Blanche

supporting

Also known as the unfortunate Blanche, the wretched Blanche, Lovely Blanche

A tragic young woman caught in a web of deceit and family honor.

Ambrose de Lamela

supporting

Also known as Ambrose, Lamela, Señor de Lamela, brother Ambrose

A cunning and unscrupulous monk who becomes Gil Blas's rival.

Doctor Sangrado

supporting

Also known as Sangrado, Señor Sangrado

A pompous and incompetent physician who treats Gil Blas with absurd methods.

Fabricio Núñez

supporting

Also known as poor Fabricio, Núñez, barber Núñez

A barber and friend of Gil Blas, known for his gossip and simple nature.

Leontio Siffredi

supporting

Also known as Siffredi, Leontio, barbarous Siffredi

A wealthy and tyrannical merchant who employs Gil Blas as a clerk.

Don Matthias de Silva

supporting

Also known as Don Matthias, Señor Don Matthias, Silva

A young nobleman and friend of Gil Blas, involved in duels and romantic escapades.

Don Rodrigo de Calderona

supporting

Also known as Señor Don Rodrigo, Don Rodrigo, Calderona, the haughty Don Rodrigo

A proud and ambitious nobleman who becomes a powerful minister.

Seraphina

minor

Also known as Lovely Seraphina

A beautiful and virtuous young woman, daughter of a nobleman.

Joseph Navarro

supporting

Also known as Señor Joseph Navarro, Navarro, This Navarro

A cunning and treacherous servant who plots against Gil Blas.

Prince Enriquez

minor

Also known as Enriquez, The enamoured Enriquez

A young prince who falls in love with a commoner, causing court intrigue.

Don Alvar de Mello

minor

Also known as Don Alvar

A Portuguese nobleman and friend of Gil Blas, known for his honor.

Lucretia

minor

Also known as the peerless Lucretia, Lovely Lucretia, charming Lucretia

A beautiful and witty actress, friend of Laura.

Doña Helena de Galisteo

minor

Also known as Doña Helena, Helena, The trembling Helena

A noblewoman involved in a scandalous love affair.

Don Gastón de Cogollos

minor

Also known as Don Gastón, Cogollos

A wealthy and eccentric nobleman who hires Gil Blas as a steward.

Master Gaspard

minor

Also known as Gaspard

A miserly and suspicious old man who employs Gil Blas.

Samuel Simon

minor

Also known as Master Samuel Simon, Simon, Master Simon, Master Samuel

A Jewish moneylender and merchant who deals with Gil Blas.

Don Felix de Mendoza

minor

Also known as Don Felix, the pretended Don Felix, Mendoza

A young nobleman who impersonates another for romantic gain.

Count de Lemos

minor

Also known as The Count de Lemos, Lemos

A powerful nobleman and patron of the arts in Madrid.

Camilla

minor

Also known as the generous Camilla, Excellent Camilla

A kind and virtuous woman who helps Gil Blas in need.

Doña Mergelina

minor

Also known as Mergelina

A wealthy and eccentric widow who employs Gil Blas.

Beatrice

minor

Also known as honest Beatrice

A maid servant who becomes a confidante to Laura.

Don Blas de Combados

minor

Also known as Combados, Don Blas, the enamoured Don Blas

A lovesick nobleman who pursues Aurora.

Melchior Zapata

minor

Also known as Zapata, Melchior

A poor poet and friend of Gil Blas, always seeking patronage.

Captain Rolando

minor

Also known as Rolando

A boastful and impoverished old soldier who befriends Gil Blas.

Diego

minor

Also known as Little Diego, Master Diego

A young boy who serves as a page to various masters.

Doña Euphrasia

minor

Also known as Euphrasia

A beautiful but vain noblewoman who flirts with Gil Blas.

Lucinda

minor

A young woman courted by Don Felix, leading to a duel.

Catalina

minor

Also known as Señora Catalina

A housekeeper and confidante to Laura.

Don Andrew de Tordesillas

minor

Also known as Tordesillas, Don Andrew

A nobleman who challenges Gil Blas to a duel over a misunderstanding.

Arsenia

minor

An actress and friend of Laura, known for her sharp tongue.

Gabriel Salero

minor

Also known as Señor Gabriel Salero, Señor Gabriel, Salero, honest Gabriel

A poor but honest countinghouse clerk who helps Gil Blas.

Don Balthazar de Zúñiga

minor

Also known as Don Balthazar, Señor Don Balthazar de Zúñiga, Señor de Zúñiga

A powerful minister and rival to the Duke of Lerma.

Duke of Lerma

supporting

Also known as Lerma, the cardinal Duke of Lerma

The powerful first minister of Spain, who employs Gil Blas.

Dame Jacintha

minor

Also known as Jacintha, dame Jacintha

An old woman who serves as a go-between for lovers.

Count de Polán

minor

Also known as The Count de Polán

A nobleman who becomes a patron of Gil Blas.

Don Caesar de Leyva

minor

Also known as Don Caesar, Caesar

A nobleman and father of Don Alphonso, involved in court politics.

Don Pompeyo de Castro

minor

Also known as Don Pompeyo

A nobleman who befriends Gil Blas in prison.

Moralez

minor

Also known as Master Moralez

An innkeeper who provides lodging and information to Gil Blas.

Dame Lorenza Sephora

minor

Also known as Lorenza, Sephora, Dame Lorenza

A wealthy widow who employs Gil Blas as a steward.

Don Huberto de Hordales

minor

Also known as Don Huberto, Hordales

A nobleman involved in a legal dispute with Gil Blas.

Balthasar Velasquez

minor

Also known as Señor Balthasar Velasquez, Velasquez, Señor Velasquez, young Velasquez, old Velasquez

A painter and friend of Gil Blas, known for his artistic temper.

Don Bernard de Castil Blazo

minor

Also known as Don Bernard

A nobleman who hires Gil Blas as a secretary for a short time.

Don Henry Philip de Guzmán

minor

Also known as Don Henry, Philip

A young nobleman and friend of Gil Blas, involved in a love affair.

Don Ferdinand de Leyva

minor

Also known as Señor Don Ferdinand, Don Ferdinand, Leyva

A nobleman and relative of Don Alphonso, involved in court intrigue.

Antonia

minor

Also known as the fair Antonia, Lovely Antonia, Charming Antonia

A beautiful young woman courted by Don Felix.

Roger de Rada

minor

Also known as Roger, Don Roger de Rada

A nobleman who becomes a rival of Gil Blas in love.

Felicia

minor

A young woman who helps Gil Blas escape from a difficult situation.

Squire Marcos

minor

Also known as Marcos

A squire who serves various noblemen, known for his loyalty.

Pedrillo

minor

A young servant who accompanies Gil Blas on his travels.

Don Gonzales Pacheco

minor

Also known as Don Gonzales, the fortunate Don Gonzales

A nobleman who inherits a fortune and becomes a patron.

Don Antonio Centellés

minor

Also known as Don Antonio, Centellés

A nobleman who hires Gil Blas as a steward for his estate.

Jerome de Moyadas

minor

Also known as Señor Jerome de Moyadas, Señor de Moyadas

A wealthy merchant who employs Gil Blas as a clerk.

Ortiz

minor

Also known as Dame Ortiz

A duenna who serves as a chaperone for young women.

Don Caesar de Ribera

minor

Also known as Don Caesar

A nobleman who becomes a friend and ally of Gil Blas.

Isabella

minor

A young woman who falls in love with Don Alphonso.

Master Pedro

minor

Also known as Pedro

An innkeeper who provides lodging to Gil Blas.

Basil de Buenotrigo

minor

Also known as clodpole Basil, Basil

A simple-minded countryman who becomes a servant to Gil Blas.

Constance

minor

Also known as the Princess Constance

A princess who becomes involved in a political marriage plot.

Diego de la Fuenta

minor

Also known as Señor Diego, Diego, Señor Diego de la Fuenta

A wealthy farmer who employs Gil Blas as a tutor.

Don Diego de Lara

minor

Also known as Don Diego

A nobleman who challenges Gil Blas to a duel.

Don Manriquez de Medrano

minor

Also known as Don Manriquez, young Don Manriquez de Medrano

A young nobleman and friend of Gil Blas, known for his wit.

Don Pedro de la Fuenta

minor

Also known as Don Pedro, Señor Don Pedro de la Fuenta

A nobleman who hires Gil Blas as a secretary.

Don Alexo Segiar

minor

Also known as Don Alexo, Segiar

A nobleman involved in a legal dispute with Gil Blas.

Dorothea

minor

A young woman who helps Gil Blas in a romantic intrigue.

Don Bertrand Gómez del Ribero

minor

Also known as Don Bertrand, Señor Don Bertrand Gómez del Ribero

A nobleman who becomes a patron of Gil Blas.

Dame Leonarda

minor

Also known as Leonarda

A housekeeper who serves various noble households.

Doña Mencía

minor

Also known as Mencía

A noblewoman involved in a scandalous love affair.

Señor Rodriguez

minor

Also known as Rodriguez

A lawyer who represents Gil Blas in legal matters.

Lewis Garcias

minor

Also known as Garcias, the licentiate Lewis Garcias

A licentiate and friend of Gil Blas, known for his learning.

Mascarini

minor

An Italian actor and friend of Laura's theatrical troupe.

Violante

minor

A young woman who becomes involved in a love triangle.

Soliman

minor

A Moorish servant who works for various masters in Madrid.

Don Juan

minor

Also known as Señor Don Juan

A nobleman who becomes a rival of Gil Blas in love.