# The Adventurous Simplicissimus — Character guide

> Key figures in The Adventurous Simplicissimus by Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen.

- [Simplicissimus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/simplicissimus.md): The naive protagonist who journeys from rustic innocence through war, folly, and spiritual awakening.
- [Ulrich Herzbruder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/herzbruder.md): Simplicissimus's loyal friend and moral compass, a soldier of deep faith.
- [Oliver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/oliver.md): A treacherous and violent brigand who becomes Simplicissimus's enemy.
- [The Governor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/governor_of_hanau.md): The commanding officer of Hanau who takes Simplicissimus into his service.
- [The Hermit](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/the_hermit.md): A pious hermit who rescues and educates young Simplicissimus in the woods.
- [Jupiter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/jupiter.md): A madman who believes he is the king of the gods and befriends Simplicissimus.
- [Springinsfeld](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/springinsfeld.md): A roguish soldier and companion who shares adventures with Simplicissimus.
- [The Huntsman of Soest](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/the_huntsman_of_soest.md): A legendary marksman and trickster whose exploits Simplicissimus hears of.
- [Monsieur Canard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/monsieur_canard.md): A French quack doctor and stage player who employs Simplicissimus.
- [Governor Ramsay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/ramsay.md): A Scottish governor and father of Susanna, involved in Simplicissimus's marriage.
- [Count von der Wahl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/count_von_der_wahl.md): A nobleman and military commander who employs Simplicissimus as a page.
- [Torstensohn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/torstensohn.md): A Swedish general mentioned in the narrative of the war.
- [Count Götz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/g%C3%B6tz.md): A German general and military leader during the Thirty Years' War.
- [Duke Bernhard of Weimar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/weimar.md): A prominent Protestant general in the Thirty Years' War.
- [Count Mansfeld](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/mansfeld.md): A famous military commander of the early Thirty Years' War.
- [Wallenstein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/wallenstein.md): The imperial generalissimo, a major figure in the war's background.
- [Hans Jacob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/grimmelshausen.md): The author, who appears as a character in the framing narrative.
- [Simon Meron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/simon_meron.md): A carpenter who is shipwrecked with Simplicissimus and becomes his companion.
- [The Mummelsee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/the_mummelsee.md): A magical lake spirit who guides Simplicissimus to the center of the earth.
- [Burchiello](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/burchiello.md): A character encountered during Simplicissimus's travels in Italy.
- [Jean Cornelissen of Harlem](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/jean_cornelissen.md): A Dutch painter whose works are mentioned in the narrative.
- [Ghirlandus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/ghirlandus.md): A character referenced in the context of Simplicissimus's adventures.
- [John of Hembach](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/john_of_hembach.md): A minor character appearing in the narrative.
- [Count Adam Terzky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/count_adam_terzky.md): A nobleman and associate of Wallenstein mentioned in the story.
- [Antonio Quevara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/antonio_quevara.md): A Franciscan friar whose writings are cited in the text.
- [Tittmann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/tittmann.md): A character mentioned in passing during the narrative.
- [Daniel St. André](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/st_andre.md): A character encountered in Simplicissimus's later travels.
- [Herr von Schönstein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/herr_von_sch%C3%B6nstein.md): A nobleman mentioned in the context of Simplicissimus's service.
- [The Provost Marshal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/the_provost_marshal.md): A cruel military official who torments soldiers.
- [Jump-i'-th'-field](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/jump.md): A soldier known for his leaping ability, a minor character.
- [Robert Fitzroy Bell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/robert_fitzroy_bell.md): A character mentioned in the later part of the book.
- [The Accurate Dahlmann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/the_accurate_dahlmann.md): A character referenced in the narrative.
- [Hading](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/hading.md): A minor character mentioned in the story.
- [Torquemada](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/torquemada.md): A historical figure referenced in the text.
- [Fortunatus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/fortunatus.md): A legendary figure whose story is alluded to.
- [Ganymede](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/ganymede.md): A mythological figure mentioned in the narrative.
- [The Branntwein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/the_branntwein.md): A personification or character associated with brandy.
- [Rehnen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/rehnen.md): A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
- [Wesel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/wesel.md): A location personified or a character associated with the town.

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