# Little Lord Fauntleroy — Character guide

> Key figures in Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

- [Cedric Errol](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/cedric_errol.md): A kind-hearted American boy who becomes the heir to the Earl of Dorincourt.
- [Earl of Dorincourt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/earl_of_dorincourt.md): Cedric's wealthy, initially cold-hearted grandfather who gradually softens.
- [Mr. Hobbs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/mr_hobbs.md): A grocery store owner and Cedric's friend in New York.
- [Mr. Havisham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/mr_havisham.md): The family lawyer who brings Cedric to England.
- [Dick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/dick.md): A young bootblack and loyal friend of Cedric in New York.
- [Mrs. Errol](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/mrs_errol.md): Cedric's loving mother, known as Dearest, who lives modestly.
- [Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/mary.md): A kind Irish servant in the Earl's household who befriends Cedric.
- [Reverend Mr. Mordaunt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/reverend_mordaunt.md): The local clergyman who helps Cedric connect with the tenants.
- [Lady Lorridaile](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/lady_lorridaile.md): A kind noblewoman who visits the Earl and befriends Cedric.
- [Miss Vivian Herbert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/miss_vivian_herbert.md): A young lady who visits the castle and interacts with Cedric.
- [Benjamin Tipton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/benjamin_tipton.md): Dick's brother, a young man in New York.
- [Captain Errol](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/captain_errol.md): Cedric's deceased father, remembered fondly.
- [Higgins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/higgins.md): A tenant farmer who receives help from Cedric.
- [Billy Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/billy_williams.md): A young boy from the village who interacts with Cedric.
- [Bevis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/bevis.md): A boy from the village who plays with Cedric.
- [John Arthur Molyneux Errol](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/john_arthur_molyneux_errol.md): Cedric's deceased father's full name, mentioned in legal contexts.
- [Queen Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/queen_mary.md): Historical figure mentioned in passing, not a character.
- [Constantia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/constantia.md): A minor servant or tenant mentioned briefly.
- [Lady Fauntleroy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/lady_fauntleroy.md): The title held by Cedric's mother in courtesy.

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