# Ivanhoe — Character guide

> Key figures in Ivanhoe by Walter Scott.

- [Rebecca](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/rebecca.md): A beautiful and virtuous Jewish healer, daughter of Isaac, who captures hearts and faces persecution.
- [Cedric the Saxon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/cedric.md): Proud Saxon thane, father of Ivanhoe, devoted to restoring Saxon independence.
- [Wilfred of Ivanhoe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/ivanhoe.md): Disinherited Saxon knight, son of Cedric, loyal to King Richard and in love with Rowena.
- [Lady Rowena](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/rowena.md): Noble Saxon lady, ward of Cedric, beloved by Ivanhoe and sought by Athelstane.
- [Prince John](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/prince_john.md): Ambitious and treacherous brother of King Richard, usurping the throne during Richard's absence.
- [Brian de Bois-Guilbert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/brian_de_bois_guilbert.md): Proud and passionate Templar knight, antagonist obsessed with Rebecca.
- [Isaac of York](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/isaac.md): Wealthy Jewish moneylender, father of Rebecca, often persecuted but resourceful.
- [Gurth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/gurth.md): Loyal Saxon swineherd, servant of Cedric, brave and faithful companion.
- [Wamba](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/wamba.md): Witty and clever jester of Cedric, uses humor to navigate danger.
- [King Richard the Lionheart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/king_richard.md): Courageous but absent king, returning incognito to reclaim his throne.
- [Athelstane of Coningsburgh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/athelstane.md): Saxon nobleman, descendant of Saxon kings, slow but honorable.
- [Reginald Front-de-Boeuf](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/front_de_boeuf.md): Brutal Norman baron, cruel and greedy, holding prisoners at Torquilstone.
- [Maurice de Bracy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/de_bracy.md): Ambitious Norman knight, leader of mercenaries, infatuated with Rowena.
- [Waldemar Fitzurse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/waldemar_fitzurse.md): Cunning Norman nobleman, chief advisor to Prince John.
- [Locksley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/locksley.md): Outlaw leader of the yeomen, skilled archer, later revealed as Robin Hood.
- [Lucas de Beaumanoir](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/lucas_de_beaumanoir.md): Bigoted Grand Master of the Knights Templar, harsh judge of Rebecca.
- [Prior Aymer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/prior_aymer.md): Worldly and pleasure-loving prior, companion of Bois-Guilbert.
- [Ulrica](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/ulrica.md): Bitter Saxon crone, former concubine of Front-de-Boeuf, seeking revenge.
- [Albert de Malvoisin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/albert_malvoisin.md): Corrupt Templar preceptor of Templestowe, ally of Bois-Guilbert.
- [Philip Malvoisin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/philip_malvoisin.md): Norman baron, brother of Albert, involved in the plot against Ivanhoe.
- [Friar Tuck](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/friar_tuck.md): Stout and merry outlaw friar, companion of Locksley.
- [Allan-a-Dale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/allan_a_dale.md): Minstrel and outlaw, chronicler of the band's adventures.
- [Conrade de Mont-Fitchet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/conrade_mont_fitchet.md): Templar knight, companion of the Grand Master.
- [Higg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/higgs.md): Saxon peasant, son of the swineherd, briefly mentioned.
- [Wamba (Tybalt)](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/wamba_tybalt.md): Alternate name for the jester, used in some contexts.
- [Ralph de Vipont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/raiph_de_vipont.md): Templar knight, defeated by Ivanhoe at the tournament.
- [Hubert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/hubert.md): Forester and archer, participant in the archery contest.
- [Malkin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/malkin.md): Old woman, servant at Torquilstone castle.
- [Torquil Wolfganger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/torquil_wolfganger.md): Saxon thane, ancestor of Ulrica, mentioned in backstory.
- [William de Mareschal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/william_de_mareschal.md): Norman nobleman, supporter of Prince John.
- [Diccon Bend-the-Bow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/diccon_bend_the_bow.md): Yeoman outlaw, one of Locksley's archers.
- [Lady Alicia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/alicia.md): Noblewoman, briefly mentioned at the tournament.
- [Maria](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/maria.md): Handmaiden to Rowena, briefly mentioned.
- [Miriam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/miriam.md): Deceased Jewish healer, mentor to Rebecca.
- [Lord Abbot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/lord_abbot.md): Abbot of a monastery, briefly mentioned.
- [George Ellis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/george_ellis.md): Historical figure, mentioned in endnotes.
- [Charles Henry Hartsborne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/charles_henry_hartsborne.md): Historical figure, mentioned in endnotes.
- [Bannatyne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/bannatyne.md): Historical figure, mentioned in endnotes.
- [Thomson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/thomson.md): Historical figure, mentioned in endnotes.
- [John of Rampayne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/john_of_rampayne.md): Historical figure, mentioned in endnotes.
- [Sir Arthur Wardour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/sir_arthur_wardour.md): Historical figure, mentioned in endnotes.
- [Tekla](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/tekla.md): Historical figure, mentioned in endnotes.
- [Much](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/ivanhoe_se/characters/much.md): Outlaw, son of the miller, one of Locksley's men.

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