Character guide

Barry Lyndon

major

Also known as Redmond Barry, Barry, Mr. Barry, Mr. Lyndon, Chevalier Barry, Chevalier Redmond Barry, Redmond de Balibari, the Chevalier Redmond de Balibari

Irish adventurer and narrator who rises from poverty to marry into the English aristocracy.

Lady Lyndon

major

Also known as Lyndon, Lady Saccharissa Lyndon, Countess Lyndon, Countess of Lyndon, Honoria Lyndon

Wealthy English noblewoman whom Barry marries for her fortune and title.

Nora Brady

supporting

Also known as Miss Honoria Brady, Honoria, Brady, Miss Nora, Miss Nora Brady, Nora

Barry's first love and cousin, who jilts him for Captain Quin.

Captain Quin

supporting

Also known as John, Quin, Captain John Quin, Mr. Quin, Jack Quin

English officer who duels with Barry over Nora and later reappears in Barry's life.

Captain Fagan

supporting

Also known as Fagan, Mr. Fagan

Irish officer who recruits Barry into the British army and becomes his mentor.

Lord Bullingdon

supporting

Also known as young Lord Bullingdon, little Lord Bullingdon, Bullingdon, Viscount Bullingdon, Master Bullingdon

Lady Lyndon's son from her first marriage, who becomes Barry's bitter enemy.

Bryan Lyndon

supporting

Also known as little Bryan Latin, Bryan, little Bryan, poor Bryan, Master Bryan

Barry and Lady Lyndon's beloved young son, who dies tragically.

Ulick Brady

supporting

Also known as Lieutenant Ulick Brady, Ulick, Master Ulick, big Ulick, Honest Ulick

Barry's cousin and Nora's brother, a roguish Irish soldier.

Michael Brady

supporting

Also known as Mick, honest Mick, Mick Brady, Brady, Master Mick, Mr. Mick

Barry's uncle and father of Nora and Ulick, a poor Irish squire.

Chevalier de Magny

supporting

Also known as Monsieur de Magny, Magny, Old Magny, Maxime, Maxime de Magny, de Magny

French gambler and adventurer who becomes Barry's rival and friend.

George Poynings

supporting

Also known as Lord George Poynings, poor Lord George, young Poynings, Lord George, Poynings

Young English nobleman who befriends Barry during his European travels.

Countess Ida

supporting

Also known as The Countess Ida

Mysterious princess at a German court who becomes involved with Barry.

Princess Olivia

supporting

Also known as Olivia, the poor Princess Olivia

Tragic German princess whose story intertwines with Barry's adventures.

Sir Charles Lyndon

supporting

Also known as Sir Charles Reginald Lyndon, Sir Charles, the deceased Sir Charles Lyndon

Lady Lyndon's elderly first husband, a baronet and politician.

Mrs. Barry

supporting

Also known as the defunct Barry, Harry Barry, Mrs. Harry Barry

Barry's mother, a proud Irishwoman who supports his ambitions.

Rev. Mr. Runt

supporting

Also known as Mr. Runt, Runt, the Reverend Mr. Runt, Poor Runt

Lady Lyndon's chaplain and tutor to her son, often at odds with Barry.

Captain Fitzsimons

minor

Also known as Fitzsimons, the odious Fitzsimons, Mr. Fitzsimons

Irish officer and associate of Barry in the gambling world.

Monsieur de Balibari

minor

Also known as Balibari, the Chevalier de Balibari, Chevalier de Balibari

Mysterious gambler and possible relative of Barry at European courts.

Prince Victor

minor

Also known as the Prince Victor, Duke Victor, the Duke Victor

German prince who employs Barry as a secret agent.

General de Magny

minor

Also known as the old General de Magny, old General de Magny, General de Magny

Father of the Chevalier de Magny, an old French military officer.

Monsieur de Galgenstein

minor

Also known as Galgenstein

German nobleman and rival at the court where Barry serves.

Monsieur de Geldern

minor

Also known as Geldern, Thus Geldern

German minister involved in court intrigues with Barry.

Miss Kiljoy

minor

Also known as Miss Amelia, Amalia, Miss Amelia Kiljoy

Spinster companion to Lady Lyndon, often suspicious of Barry.

Monsieur de Potzdorff

minor

Also known as Monsieur George von Potzdorff, George, Captain de Potzdorff, Captain Potzdorff, Potzdorff

German officer and rival of Barry in gambling and love.

Madame de Liliengarten

minor

Mistress of a German prince who befriends Barry at court.

Count Alessandro Pippi

minor

Also known as Pippi, the scoundrel Pippi

Italian adventurer and gambler who crosses paths with Barry.

Roaring Harry Barry

minor

Also known as Roaring Harry, Harry Barry, Harry

Barry's legendary father, a reckless Irish gentleman killed in a duel.

Rev. Edmund Lavender

minor

Also known as Lavender, Poor Lavender

Irish clergyman and drinking companion of Barry's early days.

Lord Tiptoff

minor

Also known as Tiptoff, old Tiptoff, Old Lady Tiptoff, the Marquess of Tiptoff

English nobleman and relative of Lady Lyndon who opposes Barry.

Miss Bell Brady

minor

Also known as the handsome Bell Brady, Miss Bell, Bell, Bell Brady

Barry's cousin and sister of Nora, a pretty Irish girl.

Lischen

minor

Also known as Madame Lischen

German innkeeper's wife who helps Barry during his military service.

Phil Purcell

minor

Also known as Phil, Poor Phil Purcell

Irish friend of Barry who accompanies him in his early adventures.

Monsieur de Weissenborn

minor

Also known as Weissenborn, M. de Weissenborn

German nobleman at the court where Barry serves as agent.

Mr. Tapewell

minor

London lawyer who handles Barry's financial and legal affairs.

Stoney Bowes

minor

Also known as Stoney, Bowes

Notorious Irish fortune-hunter and contemporary of Barry.

Mrs. Bridget

minor

Also known as Bridget, Biddy

Servant at Castle Brady who assists Barry in his youth.

Old Fritz

minor

Also known as Fritz

German soldier and veteran who befriends Barry in the army.

Johann Kerner

minor

Also known as Johann, Kerner

German servant who accompanies Barry during his European travels.

Lord North

minor

British Prime Minister whom Barry meets in London society.

Thackeray

minor

Also known as William Makepeace Thackeray

Author who appears as a narrator in the endnotes.

Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick

minor

Also known as Prince Ferdinand

Prussian general under whom Barry serves during the Seven Years' War.

Tom Sullivan

minor

Also known as Sullivan

Irish soldier and companion of Barry in the British army.

Solomon Hirsch

minor

Also known as Sol, Solomon Hirsch

Jewish moneylender who deals with Barry in London.

Jack Bolter

minor

Also known as Jack

Irish soldier and friend of Barry during his military service.

Mrs. Brady

minor

Also known as Brady, Madam Brady, Honoured Madam

Barry's aunt and mother of Nora and Ulick Brady.

Eugenio

minor

Italian servant who works for Barry during his European adventures.

Mr. Jowls

minor

Also known as Mister Jowls, the Reverend Mr. Jowls

Irish clergyman who appears at Castle Brady.

Old Doctor Huff

minor

Irish doctor who treats Barry after his duel with Quin.

Lord Crabs

minor

Also known as Crabs

English nobleman and associate of Barry in London gambling circles.

Bob Moriarty

minor

Irish soldier and friend of Barry in the British army.

Moses Löwe

minor

Also known as Moses, Moses Löwe, Mr. Moses Löwe, the odious Löwe, Löwe

Jewish moneylender who finances Barry's early gambling career.

Baron de Magny

minor

Also known as the old Baron de Magny, Baron de Magny

Elderly French nobleman and relative of the Chevalier de Magny.

Uncle Brady

minor

Barry's uncle and patriarch of the Brady family.

George Sackville

minor

Also known as Lord George, Lord George Sackville

British general whom Barry encounters during the Seven Years' War.

Monsieur Cornichon

minor

Also known as Cornichon

French officer who interacts with Barry during his military service.

Nabob Rigby

minor

Also known as Rigby

Wealthy Englishman and associate of Barry in London society.

Rory Barry of Barryogue

minor

Also known as Barry of Barryogue, Rory Barry of Barryogue, the Barry

Barry's ancestor and legendary Irish chieftain.

King George II

minor

Also known as George II, King George

British monarch during Barry's early military career.

Lady Nora

minor

Also known as gentle Nora

Nora Brady after her marriage to a titled gentleman.

Charles Fox

minor

Also known as Mr. Charles Fox, Charley Fox, Charley

Famous British politician whom Barry meets in London.

Calsabigi

minor

Italian gambler and associate of Barry in European gaming circles.

Zamor

minor

Black servant in the household of Lady Lyndon.

Monsieur de Strasbourg

minor

French officer who serves with Barry in the Prussian army.

Captain Thunder

minor

Also known as Thunder

British officer who commands Barry's regiment briefly.

Thady

minor

Irish servant at Castle Brady in Barry's youth.

Dark Valdez

minor

Also known as the Valdez

Spanish gambler who appears in Barry's European adventures.

Lindonira

minor

Fictional character in a play performed during Barry's time.

Lord Kilbarry

minor

Also known as the Lord Kilbarry, Kilbarry

Irish nobleman and relative of the Barry family.

Lord Viscount Castle Lyndon

minor

Also known as little Castle Lyndon, Castle Lyndon

Young son of Lady Lyndon and Sir Charles, who dies in childhood.

Mr. Splint

minor

Lawyer who assists Barry with legal matters in London.

Elizabeth Quarringdon

minor

Also known as Elizabeth, Betty, Miss Betsy Quarringdon of Clumpton

Young woman courted by Barry in his youth in Ireland.

Phaudrig Barry

minor

Also known as Phaudrig

Legendary ancestor of Barry mentioned in family history.

Princess Frederica Amelia

minor

Also known as Amalia, the Princess Frederica Amelia, Frederica Amelia

German princess who takes an interest in Barry at court.

Lord Deuceace

minor

Also known as my Lord Deuceace, My Lord Deuceace, Deuceace

Young English nobleman and gambler who associates with Barry.

Lord Chatham

minor

Famous British statesman mentioned in Barry's London narrative.

Cornelius Barry

minor

Also known as Cornelius, Corney

Barry's cousin and member of the Irish Barry family.

Lord Bagwig

minor

English nobleman whose table Barry frequents in London.

Mr. Screw

minor

Servant in the Lyndon household who assists Barry.

Nick the Huntsman

minor

Also known as Old Nick

Huntsman at Castle Brady in Barry's youth.

Mrs. John Quin

minor

Also known as Mrs. Quin

Wife of Captain Quin after his marriage to Nora.

Lieutenant Rawson

minor

Also known as Rawson, Lieutenant

British officer who serves with Barry in the army.