# Horatio — Hamlet character guide

> Horatio in Hamlet by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Horatio So, Horatio O, Horatio Within, Horatio Marcellus, Horatio This lapwing, Horatio Peace, Horatio E'en, Horatio Look, Horatio Ay, Exit Horatio, good Horatio

**First appearance:** 0001-act-i

## Who they are

Hamlet's loyal friend and confidant from Wittenberg.

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