# The Humbugs of the World — Character guide

> Key figures in The Humbugs of the World by P. T. Barnum.

- [Old Grizzly Adams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/old_grizzly_adams.md): A famous bear tamer and showman, featured in Barnum's reminiscences.
- [Monsieur Mangin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/monsieur_mangin.md): A French humbug who claimed to be a great magician and impostor.
- [Apollonius Tyanaeus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/apollonius_tyanaeus.md): An ancient philosopher and miracle worker, discussed as a historical humbug.
- [Joanna Southcott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/joanna_southcott.md): A religious prophetess who claimed to be the woman clothed with the sun.
- [Tom Simmons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/tom_simmons.md): A gullible alderman who fell for a humbug about a petrified man.
- [Count of St. Germain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/count_of_st_germain.md): A mysterious adventurer and alchemist who claimed to be centuries old.
- [Monsignore Cristoforo Rischio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/cristoforo_rischio.md): An Italian adventurer who posed as a nobleman and swindled people.
- [Count Alessandro di Cagliostro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/count_alessandro_di_cagliostro.md): A notorious Italian occultist and impostor, involved in the Diamond Necklace affair.
- [Mr. Barnum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/mr_barnum.md): The author and showman, narrating his experiences with humbugs.
- [Matthias](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/matthias.md): A religious impostor who claimed to be a prophet and led a cult.
- [John Law](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/john_law.md): A Scottish economist who created the Mississippi Company bubble.
- [Dr. Benjamin Brandreth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/dr_benjamin_brandreth.md): A patent medicine seller known for his vegetable pills.
- [Messrs. Boehmer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/messrs_boehmer.md): Jewelers involved in the Diamond Necklace affair that swindled Cardinal de Rohan.
- [Mr. Adams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/mr_adams.md): A showman and partner of Grizzly Adams in exhibiting animals.
- [Paine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/paine.md): A man who attempted to humbug Barnum with a fake mermaid.
- [Monsieur Gosling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/monsieur_gosling.md): A French humbug who performed fake feats of strength and magic.
- [Robert Matthews](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/robert_matthews.md): A religious impostor who claimed to be Matthias the prophet.
- [Pierson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/pierson.md): A follower of Matthias who was murdered by the prophet.
- [Mr. Rolleum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/mr_rollem.md): A showman who exhibited a fake petrified man.
- [Louis de Rohan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/louis_de_rohan.md): Cardinal de Rohan, duped in the Diamond Necklace affair.
- [George W. Gage](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/george_w_gage.md): A showman who exhibited a fake mermaid with Barnum.
- [Jeanne de St. Remi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/jeanne_de_st_remi.md): Countess de Lamotte, a key conspirator in the Diamond Necklace affair.
- [Riza Bey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/riza_bey.md): A Turkish adventurer who claimed to be a prince and swindled people.
- [Colorado Jewett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/colorado_jewett.md): A showman who exhibited a fake mermaid with Barnum.
- [Cornelius Agrippa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/cornelius_agrippa.md): A Renaissance magician and occult writer, cited as a historical humbug.
- [The Davenports](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/the_davenports.md): Spiritualist mediums who performed fake spirit manifestations.
- [Mr. Locke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/mr_locke.md): A man who attempted to humbug Barnum with a fake letter.
- [Prince de Conti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/prince_de_conti.md): A French prince who quarreled with John Law over shares.
- [Henry B. Allen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/henry_b_allen.md): A young man who helped Barnum with a humbug about a petrified man.
- [Kirby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/kirby.md): A showman who exhibited a fake mermaid with Barnum.
- [Princess Cariboo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/princess_cariboo.md): A woman who posed as a foreign princess and was exhibited by Barnum.
- [Mr. Addison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/mr_addison.md): A merciless showman who exhibited a fake mermaid.
- [Monsignore Créso](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/monsignore_creso.md): An Italian adventurer who posed as a nobleman and swindled people.
- [Warren](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/warren.md): A man who helped Barnum with a humbug about a petrified man.
- [Pease](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/pease.md): A showman who exhibited a fake mermaid with Barnum.
- [Sir John Herschel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/sir_john_herschel.md): An astronomer whose name was used in the Great Moon Hoax.
- [Marie Antoinette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/marie_antoinette.md): Queen of France, involved in the Diamond Necklace affair.
- [Monsieur Barnum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/monsieur_barnum.md): A French showman who imitated Barnum's humbugs.
- [Monsieur Guillaudeu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/monsieur_guillaudeu.md): A French showman who exhibited a fake mermaid.
- [Hans Von Vleet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/hans_von_vleet.md): A Dutch showman who exhibited a fake mermaid.
- [Sir John Blunt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/sir_john_blunt.md): A director of the South Sea Company, involved in the bubble.
- [Villette de Rétaux](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/villette_de_retaux.md): A forger involved in the Diamond Necklace affair.
- [Mr. Wells](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/mr_wells.md): A showman who exhibited a fake mermaid with Barnum.
- [Genin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/genin.md): A hatter who made a fortune from a humbug about a hat.
- [Ben Bolt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/ben_bolt.md): A character in a song, used as a humbug by Barnum.
- [Folger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/folger.md): A man who was swindled by a humbug about a petrified man.
- [Dr. Newton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/dr_newton.md): A quack doctor who claimed to cure diseases with electricity.
- [Virgil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/virgil.md): A medieval magician, cited as a historical humbug.
- [Madame Campan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/madame_campan.md): A lady-in-waiting to Marie Antoinette, involved in the Diamond Necklace affair.
- [James C. Adams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/james_c_adams.md): A showman who exhibited a fake mermaid with Barnum.
- [Cuvier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/cuvier.md): A naturalist who debunked the fake mermaid.
- [Mr. Croesus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/mr_croesus.md): A wealthy man who was swindled by a humbug.
- [Doctor Brandreth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/doctor_brandreth.md): A patent medicine seller, similar to Dr. Benjamin Brandreth.
- [Dexter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/dexter.md): A showman who exhibited a fake mermaid with Barnum.
- [Mr. Theodore Tilton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/mr_theodore_tilton.md): A man who was involved in a humbug about a spiritualist.
- [Mr. Bennett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/mr_bennett.md): A newspaper editor who was humbugged by Barnum.
- [Mrs. Conant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/mrs_conant.md): A spiritualist medium who performed fake manifestations.
- [Andrew Jackson Davis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/andrew_jackson_davis.md): A spiritualist who claimed to have visions and heal people.
- [Old Colonel P.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/old_colonel_p.md): A man who was swindled by a humbug about a petrified man.
- [Faust](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/faust.md): A legendary magician, cited as a historical humbug.
- [Master Joe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/master_joe.md): A young man who helped Barnum with a humbug.
- [Abraham Thornton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/abraham_thornton.md): A man tried for murder, who used a legal humbug to escape.
- [The Cretans](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/the_cretans.md): Ancient people known for lying, cited as a historical humbug.
- [The Cabiri](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/the_cabiri.md): Ancient mystery cult deities, cited as a historical humbug.
- [Daniel Webster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/daniel_webster.md): A statesman and orator, mentioned in a humbug context.
- [Charles Talbot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/charles_talbot.md): A young man who was swindled by a humbug.
- [Ira Davenport](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/ira_davenport.md): One of the Davenport brothers, spiritualist mediums.
- [Mr. Greeley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/mr_greeley.md): A newspaper editor who was humbugged by Barnum.
- [The Peter Funks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/the_peter_funks.md): A group of showmen who exhibited fake animals.
- [Morande](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/morande.md): A French adventurer and blackmailer, involved in the Diamond Necklace affair.
- [Gay d'Oliva](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/gay_d_oliva.md): A woman who impersonated Marie Antoinette in the Diamond Necklace affair.
- [Pyrrhus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/pyrrhus.md): An ancient king who fought the Romans, cited as a historical humbug.
- [Jo Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/jo_smith.md): Founder of Mormonism, cited as a religious humbug.

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