# The Diary — Character guide

> Key figures in The Diary by Samuel Pepys.

- [Samuel Pepys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/samuel_pepys.md): The narrator and diarist, a naval administrator in Restoration London.
- [Elizabeth Pepys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/elizabeth_pepys.md): Samuel Pepys's wife, often at the center of domestic life and tensions.
- [Sir William Batten](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/sir_william_batten.md): A senior naval officer and colleague of Pepys, often a rival.
- [Sir William Penn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/sir_william_penn.md): A naval commander and commissioner, father of the Quaker founder of Pennsylvania.
- [Edward Montagu, Earl of Sandwich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/edward_montagu_earl_of_sandwich.md): Pepys's powerful patron and cousin, a leading figure in the navy and court.
- [Sir William Coventry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/sir_william_coventry.md): A skilled and influential naval administrator and politician.
- [Sir George Carteret](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/sir_george_carteret.md): A naval treasurer and prominent courtier.
- [Lord Brouncker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/lord_brouncker.md): A fellow naval commissioner and first president of the Royal Society.
- [Sir John Minnes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/sir_john_minnes.md): An elderly and often incompetent naval commissioner.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich, often involved in financial matters.
- [Mr. Moore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_moore.md): A mathematical instrument maker and occasional messenger for Pepys.
- [Captain Cocke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/captain_cocke.md): A merchant and naval contractor involved in prize goods.
- [Mr. Sheply](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_sheply.md): Steward to Lord Sandwich at Hinchingbrooke.
- [Mrs. Turner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mrs_turner.md): A friend and neighbor of the Pepys family.
- [Roger Pepys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/roger_pepys.md): A cousin of Samuel Pepys, a lawyer and Member of Parliament.
- [Mr. Povy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_povy.md): A treasurer for Tangier, known for his financial disorganization.
- [Sir W. Warren](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/sir_w_warren.md): A wealthy timber merchant who often supplied the navy.
- [Mr. Hewer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_hewers.md): Pepys's loyal and capable clerk, later a close friend.
- [Mr. Pierce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_pierce.md): A surgeon and friend of Pepys, often a source of court gossip.
- [Mrs. Pierce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mrs_pierce.md): Wife of Mr. Pierce, a beautiful and fashionable woman.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_2.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Howe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_howe.md): A servant or secretary to Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Blackburne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_blackburne.md): An officer in the navy and acquaintance of Pepys.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_3.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_4.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_5.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_6.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_7.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_8.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_9.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_10.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_11.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_12.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_13.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_14.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_15.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_16.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_17.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_18.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_19.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_20.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_21.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_22.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_23.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_24.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_25.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_26.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_27.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_28.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_29.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_30.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_31.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_32.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_33.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_34.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_35.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_36.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_37.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_38.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_39.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_40.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_41.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_42.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_43.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_44.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_45.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_46.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_47.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_48.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_49.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_50.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_51.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_52.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_53.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_54.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_55.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_56.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_57.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_58.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_59.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_60.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_61.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_62.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_63.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_64.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_65.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_66.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_67.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_68.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_69.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_70.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_71.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_72.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_73.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_74.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.
- [Mr. Creed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_diary_se/characters/mr_creed_75.md): A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich.

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