The Diary · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Diary by Samuel Pepys.
Samuel Pepys
major
Also known as Pepys, Mr. Pepys, Sam, Samuel
The narrator and diarist, a naval administrator in Restoration London.
Elizabeth Pepys
major
Also known as Mrs. Pepys, Betty Pepys, Elizabeth
Samuel Pepys's wife, often at the center of domestic life and tensions.
Sir William Batten
supporting
Also known as Sir W. Batten, Batten, W. Batten
A senior naval officer and colleague of Pepys, often a rival.
Sir William Penn
supporting
Also known as Sir W. Penn, Penn, W. Penn, Sir William Penn
A naval commander and commissioner, father of the Quaker founder of Pennsylvania.
Edward Montagu, Earl of Sandwich
major
Also known as Lord Sandwich, my Lord Sandwich, Sandwich, Sir Edward Montagu
Pepys's powerful patron and cousin, a leading figure in the navy and court.
Sir William Coventry
supporting
Also known as Mr. Coventry, W. Coventry, Coventry, Sir W. Coventry
A skilled and influential naval administrator and politician.
Sir George Carteret
supporting
Also known as Sir G. Carteret, Carteret, George Carteret
A naval treasurer and prominent courtier.
Lord Brouncker
supporting
Also known as Brouncker, my Lord Brouncker, Lord Brouncker
A fellow naval commissioner and first president of the Royal Society.
Sir John Minnes
supporting
Also known as Sir J. Minnes, J. Minnes, Sir John Minnes
An elderly and often incompetent naval commissioner.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed, John Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich, often involved in financial matters.
Mr. Moore
minor
Also known as Moore, Jonas Moore, Mr. Jonas Moore
A mathematical instrument maker and occasional messenger for Pepys.
Captain Cocke
supporting
Also known as Cocke, Captain Cocke
A merchant and naval contractor involved in prize goods.
Mr. Sheply
minor
Also known as Sheply, Mr. Shepley, Shepley
Steward to Lord Sandwich at Hinchingbrooke.
Mrs. Turner
supporting
Also known as Turner, Mrs. The. Turner, Madam Turner
A friend and neighbor of the Pepys family.
Roger Pepys
supporting
Also known as Roger, cousin Roger Pepys, Roger Pepys
A cousin of Samuel Pepys, a lawyer and Member of Parliament.
Mr. Povy
supporting
Also known as Povy, Thomas Povy
A treasurer for Tangier, known for his financial disorganization.
Sir W. Warren
supporting
Also known as Warren, Sir W. Warren, Sir William Warren
A wealthy timber merchant who often supplied the navy.
Mr. Hewer
supporting
Also known as Hewer, W. Hewer, William Hewer
Pepys's loyal and capable clerk, later a close friend.
Mr. Pierce
supporting
Also known as Pierce, Mr. Pierce the chirurgeon
A surgeon and friend of Pepys, often a source of court gossip.
Mrs. Pierce
minor
Also known as Mrs. Pierce, pretty Mrs. Pierce, Mrs. Belle Pierce
Wife of Mr. Pierce, a beautiful and fashionable woman.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Howe
minor
Also known as Howe, W. Howe, Will Howe
A servant or secretary to Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Blackburne
minor
Also known as Blackburne, Mr. Ireland Blackburne
An officer in the navy and acquaintance of Pepys.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
Mr. Creed
supporting
Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed
A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
