# Seven Pillars of Wisdom — Character guide

> Key figures in Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence.

- [T.E. Lawrence](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/te_lawrence.md): The narrator and central figure, a British officer who becomes a leader of the Arab revolt.
- [Emir Feisal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/feisal.md): The charismatic leader of the Arab revolt, son of Sherif Hussein, and Lawrence's primary ally.
- [Auda abu Tayi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/auda_abu_tayi.md): Fierce Howeitat chieftain and key military commander in the Arab revolt.
- [Sherif Hussein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/sherif_hussein.md): The Grand Sherif of Mecca and father of Feisal, who launched the Arab revolt.
- [Sherif Ali ibn el Hussein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/ali_ibn_el_hussein.md): Son of Sherif Hussein and a leader of Arab forces, often commanding the northern army.
- [Sherif Nasir](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/nasir.md): A noble and tireless Sherif who leads key raids and expeditions alongside Lawrence.
- [General Allenby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/allenby.md): The British commander-in-chief in Palestine, who coordinates with the Arab revolt.
- [Mohammed el Dheilan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/mohammed_el_dheilan.md): A shrewd and influential Howeitat leader, often advising Auda.
- [Sherif Abdulla](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/abdulla.md): A Sherif and military leader, often commanding forces in the Hejaz.
- [Nuri Shaalan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/nuri_shaalan.md): Powerful chieftain of the Ruwalla tribe, a key ally in the later campaigns.
- [Joyce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/joyce.md): A British officer who serves as a liaison and organizer with the Arab forces.
- [Ibn Zaal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/ibn_zaal.md): A Howeitat sheikh and fierce warrior, often fighting alongside Auda.
- [Emir Abd el Kader el Jezairi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/abd_el_kader_el_jezairi.md): An Algerian Emir who causes trouble among the Arab forces.
- [Sherif Zeid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/zeid.md): Younger son of Sherif Hussein, commands forces in the Hejaz and later.
- [Gasim abu Dumeik](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/gasim.md): A Howeitat tribesman who becomes a notable figure in Lawrence's journey.
- [Guy Dawnay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/dawnay.md): A British staff officer involved in planning the Arab campaign.
- [Farraj](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/farraj.md): Lawrence's devoted young servant and companion on many raids.
- [Nuri Said](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/nuri_said.md): An Iraqi officer who serves as a staff officer in the Arab army.
- [Sherif Shakir](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/shakir.md): A Sherif and relative of Feisal, known for his energy and loyalty.
- [Colonel Bremond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/bremond.md): The French military representative in the Hejaz, often at odds with Lawrence.
- [General Clayton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/clayton.md): British intelligence chief in Cairo, Lawrence's superior.
- [Awad](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/awad.md): A Howeitat tribesman and guide, known for his endurance.
- [Tallal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/tallal.md): A sheikh of the Beni Sakhr tribe, a fierce fighter.
- [Nesib el Bekri](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/nesib_el_bekri.md): A Syrian nationalist and Arab officer, often difficult to work with.
- [Tafas el Raashid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/tafas_el_raashid.md): An old and respected sheikh of the Beni Sakhr.
- [George Lloyd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/lloyd.md): A British politician and intelligence officer who visits the Arab front.
- [General Chauvel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/chauvel.md): Australian general commanding the Desert Mounted Corps.
- [Sherif Abd el Kerim el Beidawi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/abd_el_kerim_el_beidawi.md): A Sherif and leader of the Beni Atiyeh tribe.
- [Sergeant Stokes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/stokes.md): A British sergeant who operates a machine gun with the Arabs.
- [Colonel Buxton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/buxton.md): British officer commanding a camel corps unit.
- [Ronald Storrs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/ronald_storrs.md): British oriental secretary in Cairo, instrumental in early Arab contacts.
- [Nash](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/nash.md): A British officer serving with the Arab forces.
- [Colonel Newcombe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/newcombe.md): British officer who leads early sabotage missions on the Hejaz railway.
- [Maulud el Mukhlus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/maulud_el_mukhlus.md): An Iraqi officer and loyal commander in Feisal's army.
- [Wodheiha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/wodheiha.md): A Howeitat woman who aids Lawrence and his party.
- [Sheikh Mifleh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/mifleh.md): A sheikh of the Beni Sakhr tribe, known for his thrift.
- [Rasim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/rasim.md): A loyal Arab soldier and machine-gunner in Lawrence's unit.
- [Sheikh Fahad el Hansha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/fahad_el_hansha.md): A sheikh of the Beni Sakhr, eager for battle.
- [Colonel Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/wilson.md): British governor of Jeddah and liaison with Sherif Hussein.
- [Alan Dawnay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/alan_dawnay.md): A British staff officer who helps organize the Arab regular army.
- [Tewfik Bey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/tewfik_bey.md): A Turkish officer who defects and joins the Arab cause.
- [Sheikh Talal el Hareidhin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/talal_el_hareidhin.md): A sheikh of the Beni Sakhr, involved in the Dead Sea campaign.
- [General Barrow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/barrow.md): British general commanding a division in Palestine.
- [Daud](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/daud.md): Lawrence's young servant, companion to Farraj.
- [Sherif Abdulla el Feir](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/abdulla_el_feir.md): A Sherif who commands a force in the Arab army.
- [Junor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/junor.md): A British officer serving with the Arab forces.
- [Sherif Sharraf](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/sharraf.md): A Sherif who commands a force and is known for his pride.
- [Peake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/peake.md): A British officer who helps train the Arab regular army.
- [Eshref Bey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/eshref_bey.md): A Turkish officer captured by the Arabs.
- [Bartholomew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/bartholomew.md): A British officer involved in mapping and intelligence.
- [Jaafar Pasha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/jaafar_pasha.md): A former Ottoman officer who becomes commander of the Arab regular army.
- [Captain Pisani](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/pisani.md): A French artillery officer who serves with the Arab forces.
- [Hamed the Moor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/hamed_the_moor.md): A Moroccan soldier in the Arab army, known for his strength.
- [Jemal Pasha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/jemal_pasha.md): The Turkish governor of Syria and a key enemy commander.
- [Mustafa Kemal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/mustafa_kemal.md): A Turkish officer, later Ataturk, who fights against the Arabs.
- [Lewis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/lewis.md): A British officer who commands a machine-gun section.
- [Enver Pasha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/enver_pasha.md): A leading Turkish politician and war minister.
- [General Lynden Bell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/lynden_bell.md): A British general commanding a division in Palestine.
- [Sir Reginald Wingate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/wingate.md): British High Commissioner in Egypt, supporting the Arab revolt.
- [Captain Boyle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/captain_boyle.md): A British naval officer commanding the Red Sea patrol.
- [Rahail](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/rahail.md): A young tribesman who serves as a guide and fighter.
- [Ali Riza Pasha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/ali_riza.md): A former Ottoman officer who joins the Arab administration.
- [Sir Henry McMahon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/sir_henry_mcmahon.md): British High Commissioner in Egypt who corresponded with Sherif Hussein.
- [Abdullah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/abdullah.md): A common name; possibly a minor tribesman or servant.
- [Aziz el Masri](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/aziz_el_masri.md): An Egyptian officer who briefly served as Feisal's chief of staff.
- [Mohammed Said](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/mohammed_said.md): A sheikh of the Howeitat, rival to Auda.
- [Lord Winterton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/winterton.md): A British officer who serves with the Arab forces.
- [Kennington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/kennington.md): A British officer and artist who accompanies the Arab army.
- [Sherif Mastur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/sherif_mastur.md): A Sherif who commands a force in the Arab army.
- [Air Vice-Marshal Salmond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/salmond.md): British air commander who supports the Arab advance.
- [Hughes-Stanton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/hughes_stanton.md): A British officer serving with the Arab forces.
- [Captain Snagge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/snagge.md): A British officer involved in river transport.
- [General Bols](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/bols.md): British general, chief of staff to Allenby.
- [Stirling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/characters/stirling.md): A British officer serving as a liaison with the Arabs.

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