# The Fifth Queen Crowned — Character guide

> Key figures in The Fifth Queen Crowned by Ford Madox Ford.

- [Katharine Howard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/katharine_howard.md): The fifth queen of Henry VIII, central figure of the court intrigue.
- [Lady Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/lady_mary.md): Henry VIII's daughter, a key figure in the religious and political tensions.
- [Lascelles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/lascelles.md): A courtier and informant, deeply involved in the plots against Katharine.
- [Sir Henry Wriothesley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/henry_wriothesley.md): A powerful nobleman and political player in the Tudor court.
- [Magister Udal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/magister_udal.md): A scholarly and often comic figure, tutor and confidant to Katharine.
- [Thomas Culpepper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/thomas_culpepper.md): A courtier whose relationship with Katharine becomes a central scandal.
- [Mary Hall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/mary_hall.md): A lady-in-waiting and friend to Katharine, caught in court intrigues.
- [Margot Poins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/margot_poins.md): A young woman connected to the court, involved in the subplots.
- [Lady Rochford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/lady_rochford.md): An older lady of the court, often scheming and observing.
- [Archbishop Cranmer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/archbishop_cranmer.md): The Archbishop of Canterbury, a key religious reformer and political figure.
- [Duke of Norfolk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/duke_of_norfolk.md): A powerful Catholic nobleman and uncle to Katharine Howard.
- [Sir Nicholas Throckmorton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/throckmorton.md): A courtier and diplomat, often involved in the political maneuvering.
- [King Henry VIII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/king_henry_viii.md): The King of England, whose marriages and whims drive the plot.
- [Katharine of Aragon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/katharine_of_aragon.md): Henry VIII's first wife, deceased but referenced as a symbol.
- [Anne Boleyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/anne_boleyn.md): Henry VIII's second wife, executed; her memory haunts the court.
- [Master Printer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/master_printer.md): A printer involved in producing pamphlets and propaganda.
- [Thomas Cromwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/thomas_cromwell.md): Former chief minister, executed; his influence is still felt.
- [Bishop Gardiner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/bishop_gardiner.md): A conservative bishop and political opponent of Cranmer.
- [Edward Hall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/edward_hall.md): A chronicler and historian, possibly a minor court figure.
- [Kat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/kat.md): A servant or companion to Katharine, providing personal support.
- [Francis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/francis.md): A minor court figure, possibly a servant or attendant.
- [Dearham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/dearham.md): A minor character, possibly a priest or clerk.
- [Caesar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/caesar.md): Historical reference, not a living character in the narrative.
- [Edward IV](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/edward_iv.md): Historical king, referenced but not present.
- [Sister](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/sister.md): A nun or religious sister, possibly a minor character.
- [Mary Trelyon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/mary_trelyon.md): A minor female character, possibly a lady-in-waiting.
- [Christ](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/christ.md): Religious figure, referenced in oaths and prayers.
- [King of Scots](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/king_of_scots.md): Referenced as a political entity, not a present character.
- [Emperor Charles V](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/emperor_charles_v.md): Holy Roman Emperor, referenced in diplomatic contexts.
- [Cicely Elliott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/cicely_elliott.md): A minor character, possibly a lady or servant.
- [John Robb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fifth_queen_crowned_se/characters/john_robb.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or commoner.

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