# Gil Blas — Character guide

> Key figures in Gil Blas by Alain-René Lesage.

- [Gil Blas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/gil_blas.md): The protagonist and narrator, a young man who rises from humble beginnings through various adventures.
- [Scipio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/scipio.md): Gil Blas's loyal and resourceful servant, later a close friend and confidant.
- [Laura](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/laura.md): A beautiful and witty actress who becomes Gil Blas's love interest and later his wife.
- [Don Alphonso de Leyva](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_alphonso.md): A nobleman and close friend of Gil Blas, often involved in romantic and political intrigues.
- [Fabricio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/fabricio.md): A witty and scheming friend of Gil Blas, often serving as a go-between in affairs.
- [Don Lewis Pacheco](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_lewis_pacheco.md): A wealthy and eccentric nobleman who employs Gil Blas as a secretary.
- [Aurora de Guzmán](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/aurora.md): A beautiful and virtuous young woman, object of Don Alphonso's affections.
- [Don Raphael](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_raphael.md): A cunning and manipulative nobleman who often opposes Gil Blas.
- [Blanche](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/blanche.md): A tragic young woman caught in a web of deceit and family honor.
- [Ambrose de Lamela](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/ambrose_de_lamela.md): A cunning and unscrupulous monk who becomes Gil Blas's rival.
- [Doctor Sangrado](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/doctor_sangrado.md): A pompous and incompetent physician who treats Gil Blas with absurd methods.
- [Fabricio Núñez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/fabricio_nunez.md): A barber and friend of Gil Blas, known for his gossip and simple nature.
- [Leontio Siffredi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/leontio_siffredi.md): A wealthy and tyrannical merchant who employs Gil Blas as a clerk.
- [Don Matthias de Silva](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_matthias_de_silva.md): A young nobleman and friend of Gil Blas, involved in duels and romantic escapades.
- [Don Rodrigo de Calderona](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_rodrigo_de_calderona.md): A proud and ambitious nobleman who becomes a powerful minister.
- [Seraphina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/seraphina.md): A beautiful and virtuous young woman, daughter of a nobleman.
- [Joseph Navarro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/joseph_navarro.md): A cunning and treacherous servant who plots against Gil Blas.
- [Prince Enriquez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/prince_enriquez.md): A young prince who falls in love with a commoner, causing court intrigue.
- [Don Alvar de Mello](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_alvar_de_mello.md): A Portuguese nobleman and friend of Gil Blas, known for his honor.
- [Lucretia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/lucretia.md): A beautiful and witty actress, friend of Laura.
- [Doña Helena de Galisteo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/dona_helena_de_galisteo.md): A noblewoman involved in a scandalous love affair.
- [Don Gastón de Cogollos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_gaston_de_cogollos.md): A wealthy and eccentric nobleman who hires Gil Blas as a steward.
- [Master Gaspard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/master_gaspard.md): A miserly and suspicious old man who employs Gil Blas.
- [Samuel Simon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/samuel_simon.md): A Jewish moneylender and merchant who deals with Gil Blas.
- [Don Felix de Mendoza](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_felix_de_mendoza.md): A young nobleman who impersonates another for romantic gain.
- [Count de Lemos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/count_de_lemos.md): A powerful nobleman and patron of the arts in Madrid.
- [Camilla](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/camilla.md): A kind and virtuous woman who helps Gil Blas in need.
- [Doña Mergelina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/dona_mergelina.md): A wealthy and eccentric widow who employs Gil Blas.
- [Beatrice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/beatrice.md): A maid servant who becomes a confidante to Laura.
- [Melchior Zapata](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/melchior_zapata.md): A poor poet and friend of Gil Blas, always seeking patronage.
- [Captain Rolando](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/captain_rolando.md): A boastful and impoverished old soldier who befriends Gil Blas.
- [Diego](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/diego.md): A young boy who serves as a page to various masters.
- [Doña Euphrasia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/dona_euphrasia.md): A beautiful but vain noblewoman who flirts with Gil Blas.
- [Lucinda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/lucinda.md): A young woman courted by Don Felix, leading to a duel.
- [Don Andrew de Tordesillas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_andrew_de_tordesillas.md): A nobleman who challenges Gil Blas to a duel over a misunderstanding.
- [Arsenia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/arsenia.md): An actress and friend of Laura, known for her sharp tongue.
- [Gabriel Salero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/gabriel_salero.md): A poor but honest countinghouse clerk who helps Gil Blas.
- [Don Balthazar de Zúñiga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_balthazar_de_zuniga.md): A powerful minister and rival to the Duke of Lerma.
- [Duke of Lerma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/duke_of_lerma.md): The powerful first minister of Spain, who employs Gil Blas.
- [Dame Jacintha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/dame_jacintha.md): An old woman who serves as a go-between for lovers.
- [Count de Polán](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/count_de_polan.md): A nobleman who becomes a patron of Gil Blas.
- [Don Caesar de Leyva](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_caesar_de_leyva.md): A nobleman and father of Don Alphonso, involved in court politics.
- [Don Pompeyo de Castro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_pompeyo_de_castro.md): A nobleman who befriends Gil Blas in prison.
- [Moralez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/moralez.md): An innkeeper who provides lodging and information to Gil Blas.
- [Dame Lorenza Sephora](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/dame_lorenza_sephora.md): A wealthy widow who employs Gil Blas as a steward.
- [Don Huberto de Hordales](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_huberto_de_hordales.md): A nobleman involved in a legal dispute with Gil Blas.
- [Balthasar Velasquez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/balthasar_velasquez.md): A painter and friend of Gil Blas, known for his artistic temper.
- [Don Bernard de Castil Blazo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_bernard_de_castil_blazo.md): A nobleman who hires Gil Blas as a secretary for a short time.
- [Don Henry Philip de Guzmán](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_henry_philip_de_guzman.md): A young nobleman and friend of Gil Blas, involved in a love affair.
- [Don Ferdinand de Leyva](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_ferdinand_de_leyva.md): A nobleman and relative of Don Alphonso, involved in court intrigue.
- [Antonia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/antonia.md): A beautiful young woman courted by Don Felix.
- [Roger de Rada](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/roger_de_rada.md): A nobleman who becomes a rival of Gil Blas in love.
- [Felicia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/felicia.md): A young woman who helps Gil Blas escape from a difficult situation.
- [Squire Marcos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/squire_marcos.md): A squire who serves various noblemen, known for his loyalty.
- [Pedrillo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/pedrillo.md): A young servant who accompanies Gil Blas on his travels.
- [Don Gonzales Pacheco](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_gonzales_pacheco.md): A nobleman who inherits a fortune and becomes a patron.
- [Don Antonio Centellés](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_antonio_centelles.md): A nobleman who hires Gil Blas as a steward for his estate.
- [Jerome de Moyadas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/jerome_de_moyadas.md): A wealthy merchant who employs Gil Blas as a clerk.
- [Ortiz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/ortiz.md): A duenna who serves as a chaperone for young women.
- [Don Caesar de Ribera](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_caesar_de_ribera.md): A nobleman who becomes a friend and ally of Gil Blas.
- [Isabella](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/isabella.md): A young woman who falls in love with Don Alphonso.
- [Master Pedro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/master_pedro.md): An innkeeper who provides lodging to Gil Blas.
- [Basil de Buenotrigo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/basil_de_buenotrigo.md): A simple-minded countryman who becomes a servant to Gil Blas.
- [Constance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/constance.md): A princess who becomes involved in a political marriage plot.
- [Diego de la Fuenta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/diego_de_la_fuenta.md): A wealthy farmer who employs Gil Blas as a tutor.
- [Don Diego de Lara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_diego_de_lara.md): A nobleman who challenges Gil Blas to a duel.
- [Don Manriquez de Medrano](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_manriquez_de_medrano.md): A young nobleman and friend of Gil Blas, known for his wit.
- [Don Pedro de la Fuenta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_pedro_de_la_fuenta.md): A nobleman who hires Gil Blas as a secretary.
- [Don Alexo Segiar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_alexo_segiar.md): A nobleman involved in a legal dispute with Gil Blas.
- [Dorothea](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/dorothea.md): A young woman who helps Gil Blas in a romantic intrigue.
- [Don Bertrand Gómez del Ribero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_bertrand_gomez_del_ribero.md): A nobleman who becomes a patron of Gil Blas.
- [Dame Leonarda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/dame_leonarda.md): A housekeeper who serves various noble households.
- [Doña Mencía](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/dona_mencia.md): A noblewoman involved in a scandalous love affair.
- [Señor Rodriguez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/se%C3%B1or_rodriguez.md): A lawyer who represents Gil Blas in legal matters.
- [Lewis Garcias](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/lewis_garcias.md): A licentiate and friend of Gil Blas, known for his learning.
- [Mascarini](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/mascarini.md): An Italian actor and friend of Laura's theatrical troupe.
- [Violante](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/violante.md): A young woman who becomes involved in a love triangle.
- [Soliman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/soliman.md): A Moorish servant who works for various masters in Madrid.
- [Don Juan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/don_juan.md): A nobleman who becomes a rival of Gil Blas in love.

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