# The First Sir Percy — Character guide

> Key figures in The First Sir Percy by Baroness Orczy.

- [Lord Stoutenburg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/lord_stoutenburg.md): The main antagonist, a scheming nobleman plotting against the Dutch Republic.
- [Gilda Beresteyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/gilda_beresteyn.md): The heroine, a brave and loyal Dutch woman caught in political intrigue.
- [Mynheer Beresteyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/mynheer_beresteyn.md): Gilda's father, a wealthy burgomaster and influential figure in Utrecht.
- [Diogenes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/diogenes.md): A mysterious and witty Englishman who aids Gilda and opposes Stoutenburg.
- [Jan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/jan.md): A loyal servant and companion to Diogenes, often providing comic relief.
- [Pythagoras](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/pythagoras.md): Another of Diogenes's companions, a philosopher-like figure.
- [Socrates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/socrates.md): A third companion of Diogenes, part of his loyal band.
- [Maurice of Nassau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/maurice_of_nassau.md): The Stadtholder of the Dutch Republic, a key political figure.
- [Heemskerk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/heemskerk.md): A Dutch nobleman and ally of Stoutenburg in his conspiracy.
- [The Stadtholder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/the_stadtholder.md): The title for Prince Maurice, the leader of the Dutch state.
- [Kaatje van den Poele](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/kaatje_van_den_poele.md): A wealthy Dutch woman and friend of Gilda, involved in a subplot.
- [Burgomaster Beresteyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/burgomaster_beresteyn.md): Mynheer Beresteyn's official title as the city's chief magistrate.
- [De Berg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/de_berg.md): A count and conspirator allied with Stoutenburg.
- [Marquet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/marquet.md): A French nobleman and fellow conspirator of Stoutenburg.
- [Klaas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/klaas.md): A servant or minor character in the Beresteyn household.
- [Frans Hals](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/frans_hals.md): The famous Dutch painter, mentioned as a character in the story.
- [De Keysere](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/de_keysere.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or official.
- [De Voocht](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/de_voocht.md): A minor character, possibly a steward or official.
- [Sir Percy Blakeney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/blakeney.md): The legendary Scarlet Pimpernel, mentioned as a historical figure.
- [Olden Barneveldt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/olden_barneveldt.md): A historical Dutch statesman, referenced in the political context.
- [Isembourg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/isembourg.md): A minor conspirator or nobleman in Stoutenburg's circle.
- [Piet Wallerin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/piet_wallerin.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or soldier.
- [Van Aitzema](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/van_aitzema.md): A minor character, possibly a historian or official.
- [Spinola](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/spinola.md): A historical Spanish general, mentioned in passing.
- [Alva](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/alva.md): The historical Duke of Alva, referenced as a past tyrant.

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