# Notre-Dame de Paris — Character guide

> Key figures in Notre-Dame de Paris by Victor Hugo.

- [Pierre Gringoire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/pierre_gringoire.md): A struggling poet and philosopher who becomes entangled with the Court of Miracles.
- [Quasimodo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/quasimodo.md): The deformed, deaf bell-ringer of Notre Dame, fiercely loyal to Claude Frollo.
- [Dom Claude Frollo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/claude_frollo.md): The tormented archdeacon of Notre Dame, consumed by obsession and forbidden knowledge.
- [La Esmeralda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/la_esmeralda.md): A beautiful, free-spirited Romani dancer who captivates all who see her.
- [Captain Phoebus de Châteaupers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/phoebus_de_chateaupers.md): A handsome, vain captain of the king's archers who courts Esmeralda.
- [Jehan Frollo du Moulin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/jehan_frollo.md): Claude Frollo's dissolute younger brother, a student and troublemaker.
- [Clopin Trouillefou](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/clopin_trouillefou.md): The fierce king of the Court of Miracles, leader of the vagabonds.
- [Tristan l'Hermite](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/tristan_lhermite.md): The king's grim provost and chief executioner.
- [Master Jacques Coppenole](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/jacques_coppenole.md): A blunt Flemish hosier and delegate who disrupts the papal play.
- [Master Jacques Charmolue](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/jacques_charmolue.md): The king's attorney in ecclesiastical court, a cruel inquisitor.
- [Fleur-de-Lys de Gondelaurier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/fleur_de_lys_de_gondelaurier.md): A noble young woman betrothed to Phoebus, jealous of Esmeralda.
- [Paquette la Chantefleurie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/paquette_la_chantefleurie.md): The tragic recluse of the Rat Hole, mourning her lost daughter.
- [Damoiselle Mahiette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/mahiette.md): A kind woman who tells the story of Paquette's lost child.
- [Demoiselle Oudarde Musnier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/oudarde_musnier.md): A gossipy woman who accompanies Mahiette to the Rat Hole.
- [Master Olivier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/master_olivier.md): King Louis XI's barber and confidant, a sly courtier.
- [Doctor Coictier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/jacques_coictier.md): The king's physician, a pompous and greedy doctor.
- [Michel Giborne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/michel_giborne.md): An actor who plays Jupiter in Gringoire's play.
- [Sister Gudule](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/sister_gudule.md): The religious name of Paquette la Chantefleurie in her reclusion.
- [Master Florian Barbedienne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/florian_barbedienne.md): A deaf and incompetent judge in the Châtelet court.
- [Messire Robert d'Estouteville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/robert_destouteville.md): The provost of Paris, a nobleman overseeing justice.
- [Guillaume Rym](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/guillaume_rym.md): A Flemish counselor and delegate accompanying Coppenole.
- [Gervaise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/gervaise.md): A laundress who gossips about the recluse of the Rat Hole.
- [Djali](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/djali.md): Esmeralda's clever, trained pet goat who performs tricks.
- [Madame Aloïse de Gondelaurier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/aloise_de_gondelaurier.md): Fleur-de-Lys's mother, a noblewoman of high society.
- [Gossip Tourangeau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/tourangeau.md): A mysterious visitor who questions Claude Frollo about alchemy.
- [Madame Rolande de la Tour-Roland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/rolande.md): The founder of the Rat Hole cell where Paquette lives.
- [Gisquette la Gencienne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/gisquette_la_gencienne.md): A young woman watching the play with Liénarde.
- [Liénarde](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/lienarde.md): A young woman watching the play with Gisquette.
- [Robin Poussepain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/robin_poussepain.md): A mischievous student who mocks Quasimodo at the pillory.
- [Marie Piédebou](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/marie_piedebou.md): A woman from the Court of Miracles who testifies against Esmeralda.
- [Agnès la Herme](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/agnes_la_herme.md): A woman who testifies about Esmeralda's goat.
- [Jehan de Harlay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/jehan_de_harlay.md): A magistrate present at Esmeralda's trial.
- [Guillaume Racine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/guillaume_racine.md): A vagabond who is hanged by the king's order.
- [Claude Choart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/claude_choart.md): A doctor mentioned in passing during the trial.
- [Damoiselle Guillemette la Mairesse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/guillemette_la_mairesse.md): A woman who testifies about the Rat Hole.
- [Guillaume de Paris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/guillaume_de_paris.md): The Bishop of Paris during the story's events.
- [Andry the Red](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/andry_the_red.md): A vagabond leader in the Court of Miracles.
- [Sire Gilles Lecornu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/gilles_lecornu.md): A royal official present at the king's council.
- [Jacqueline Ronge-Oreille](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/jacqueline_ronge_oreille.md): A woman who testifies about Esmeralda's goat.
- [Isabeau la Thierrye](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/isabeau_la_thierrye.md): A woman who testifies at Esmeralda's trial.
- [Mathias Hungadi Spicali](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/mathias_hungadi_spicali.md): The Duke of Egypt, leader of the Romani people.
- [Olivier le Mauvais](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/olivier_le_mauvais.md): A courtier and confidant of King Louis XI.
- [Advoyer Scharnachtal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/advoyer_scharnachtal.md): A Flemish delegate accompanying Coppenole.
- [Jehanne de la Tarme](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/jehanne_de_la_tarme.md): A woman who testifies at Esmeralda's trial.
- [Goody Falourdel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/goody_falourdel.md): An old woman who rents a room to Phoebus and Esmeralda.
- [Father Guybertant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/guybertant.md): A priest who appears briefly in the narrative.
- [Father du Breul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/du_breul.md): A historical figure referenced in the text.
- [Jehan Pincebourde](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/jehan_pincebourde.md): A student who mocks Quasimodo at the pillory.
- [Joannes Frollo de Molendino](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/joannes_frollo.md): Another variant name for Jehan Frollo in Latin records.
- [Sauval](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/characters/sauval.md): A historical writer referenced in the narrative.

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