# Henry Esmond — The History of Henry Esmond character guide

> Henry Esmond in The History of Henry Esmond by William Makepeace Thackeray.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Harry Esmond, Colonel Esmond, Master Harry, young Esmond, little Harry, Henry Esmond, kinsman Henry, Colonel Henry Esmond

**First appearance:** 0004-i-an-account-of-the-family-of-esmond-of-castlewood-hall

## Who they are

The protagonist and narrator, a loyal soldier and gentleman of mysterious birth who serves the Castlewood family.

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