# The Luck of Barry Lyndon — Character guide

> Key figures in The Luck of Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray.

- [Barry Lyndon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/barry_lyndon.md): Irish adventurer and narrator who rises from poverty to marry into the English aristocracy.
- [Lady Lyndon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/lady_lyndon.md): Wealthy English noblewoman whom Barry marries for her fortune and title.
- [Nora Brady](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/nora_brady.md): Barry's first love and cousin, who jilts him for Captain Quin.
- [Captain Quin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/captain_quin.md): English officer who duels with Barry over Nora and later reappears in Barry's life.
- [Captain Fagan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/captain_fagan.md): Irish officer who recruits Barry into the British army and becomes his mentor.
- [Lord Bullingdon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/lord_bullingdon.md): Lady Lyndon's son from her first marriage, who becomes Barry's bitter enemy.
- [Bryan Lyndon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/bryan_lyndon.md): Barry and Lady Lyndon's beloved young son, who dies tragically.
- [Ulick Brady](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/ulick_brady.md): Barry's cousin and Nora's brother, a roguish Irish soldier.
- [Michael Brady](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/michael_brady.md): Barry's uncle and father of Nora and Ulick, a poor Irish squire.
- [Chevalier de Magny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/chevalier_de_magny.md): French gambler and adventurer who becomes Barry's rival and friend.
- [George Poynings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/george_poynings.md): Young English nobleman who befriends Barry during his European travels.
- [Countess Ida](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/countess_ida.md): Mysterious princess at a German court who becomes involved with Barry.
- [Princess Olivia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/princess_olivia.md): Tragic German princess whose story intertwines with Barry's adventures.
- [Sir Charles Lyndon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/sir_charles_lyndon.md): Lady Lyndon's elderly first husband, a baronet and politician.
- [Mrs. Barry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/mrs_barry.md): Barry's mother, a proud Irishwoman who supports his ambitions.
- [Rev. Mr. Runt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/rev_mr_runt.md): Lady Lyndon's chaplain and tutor to her son, often at odds with Barry.
- [Captain Fitzsimons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/captain_fitzsimons.md): Irish officer and associate of Barry in the gambling world.
- [Monsieur de Balibari](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/monsieur_de_balibari.md): Mysterious gambler and possible relative of Barry at European courts.
- [Prince Victor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/prince_victor.md): German prince who employs Barry as a secret agent.
- [General de Magny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/general_de_magny.md): Father of the Chevalier de Magny, an old French military officer.
- [Monsieur de Galgenstein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/monsieur_de_galgenstein.md): German nobleman and rival at the court where Barry serves.
- [Monsieur de Geldern](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/monsieur_de_geldern.md): German minister involved in court intrigues with Barry.
- [Miss Kiljoy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/miss_kiljoy.md): Spinster companion to Lady Lyndon, often suspicious of Barry.
- [Monsieur de Potzdorff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/monsieur_de_potzdorff.md): German officer and rival of Barry in gambling and love.
- [Madame de Liliengarten](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/madame_de_liliengarten.md): Mistress of a German prince who befriends Barry at court.
- [Count Alessandro Pippi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/count_alessandro_pippi.md): Italian adventurer and gambler who crosses paths with Barry.
- [Roaring Harry Barry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/roaring_harry_barry.md): Barry's legendary father, a reckless Irish gentleman killed in a duel.
- [Rev. Edmund Lavender](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/rev_edmund_lavender.md): Irish clergyman and drinking companion of Barry's early days.
- [Lord Tiptoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/tiptoff.md): English nobleman and relative of Lady Lyndon who opposes Barry.
- [Miss Bell Brady](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/miss_bell_brady.md): Barry's cousin and sister of Nora, a pretty Irish girl.
- [Lischen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/lischen.md): German innkeeper's wife who helps Barry during his military service.
- [Phil Purcell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/phil_purcell.md): Irish friend of Barry who accompanies him in his early adventures.
- [Monsieur de Weissenborn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/monsieur_de_weissenborn.md): German nobleman at the court where Barry serves as agent.
- [Mr. Tapewell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/mr_tapewell.md): London lawyer who handles Barry's financial and legal affairs.
- [Stoney Bowes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/stoney_bowes.md): Notorious Irish fortune-hunter and contemporary of Barry.
- [Mrs. Bridget](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/mrs_bridget.md): Servant at Castle Brady who assists Barry in his youth.
- [Old Fritz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/old_fritz.md): German soldier and veteran who befriends Barry in the army.
- [Johann Kerner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/johann_kerner.md): German servant who accompanies Barry during his European travels.
- [Lord North](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/lord_north.md): British Prime Minister whom Barry meets in London society.
- [Thackeray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/thackeray.md): Author who appears as a narrator in the endnotes.
- [Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/prince_ferdinand.md): Prussian general under whom Barry serves during the Seven Years' War.
- [Tom Sullivan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/tom_sullivan.md): Irish soldier and companion of Barry in the British army.
- [Solomon Hirsch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/solomon_hirsch.md): Jewish moneylender who deals with Barry in London.
- [Jack Bolter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/jack_bolter.md): Irish soldier and friend of Barry during his military service.
- [Mrs. Brady](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/mrs_brady.md): Barry's aunt and mother of Nora and Ulick Brady.
- [Eugenio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/eugenio.md): Italian servant who works for Barry during his European adventures.
- [Mr. Jowls](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/mr_jowls.md): Irish clergyman who appears at Castle Brady.
- [Old Doctor Huff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/old_doctor_huff.md): Irish doctor who treats Barry after his duel with Quin.
- [Lord Crabs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/lord_crabs.md): English nobleman and associate of Barry in London gambling circles.
- [Bob Moriarty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/bob_moriarty.md): Irish soldier and friend of Barry in the British army.
- [Moses Löwe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/moses_lowe.md): Jewish moneylender who finances Barry's early gambling career.
- [Baron de Magny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/baron_de_magny.md): Elderly French nobleman and relative of the Chevalier de Magny.
- [Uncle Brady](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/uncle_brady.md): Barry's uncle and patriarch of the Brady family.
- [George Sackville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/george_sackville.md): British general whom Barry encounters during the Seven Years' War.
- [Monsieur Cornichon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/monsieur_cornichon.md): French officer who interacts with Barry during his military service.
- [Nabob Rigby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/nabob_rigby.md): Wealthy Englishman and associate of Barry in London society.
- [Rory Barry of Barryogue](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/rory_barry.md): Barry's ancestor and legendary Irish chieftain.
- [King George II](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/king_george_ii.md): British monarch during Barry's early military career.
- [Lady Nora](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/lady_nora.md): Nora Brady after her marriage to a titled gentleman.
- [Charles Fox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/charles_fox.md): Famous British politician whom Barry meets in London.
- [Calsabigi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/calsabigi.md): Italian gambler and associate of Barry in European gaming circles.
- [Zamor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/zamor.md): Black servant in the household of Lady Lyndon.
- [Monsieur de Strasbourg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/monsieur_de_strasbourg.md): French officer who serves with Barry in the Prussian army.
- [Captain Thunder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/captain_thunder.md): British officer who commands Barry's regiment briefly.
- [Thady](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/thady.md): Irish servant at Castle Brady in Barry's youth.
- [Dark Valdez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/dark_valdez.md): Spanish gambler who appears in Barry's European adventures.
- [Lindonira](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/lindonira.md): Fictional character in a play performed during Barry's time.
- [Lord Kilbarry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/lord_kilbarry.md): Irish nobleman and relative of the Barry family.
- [Lord Viscount Castle Lyndon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/lord_viscount_castle_lyndon.md): Young son of Lady Lyndon and Sir Charles, who dies in childhood.
- [Mr. Splint](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/mr_splint.md): Lawyer who assists Barry with legal matters in London.
- [Elizabeth Quarringdon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/elizabeth_quarringdon.md): Young woman courted by Barry in his youth in Ireland.
- [Phaudrig Barry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/phaudrig_barry.md): Legendary ancestor of Barry mentioned in family history.
- [Princess Frederica Amelia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/princess_frederica_amelia.md): German princess who takes an interest in Barry at court.
- [Lord Deuceace](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/lord_deuceace.md): Young English nobleman and gambler who associates with Barry.
- [Lord Chatham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/lord_chatham.md): Famous British statesman mentioned in Barry's London narrative.
- [Cornelius Barry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/cornelius_barry.md): Barry's cousin and member of the Irish Barry family.
- [Lord Bagwig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/lord_bagwig.md): English nobleman whose table Barry frequents in London.
- [Mr. Screw](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/mr_screw.md): Servant in the Lyndon household who assists Barry.
- [Nick the Huntsman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/nick_the_huntsman.md): Huntsman at Castle Brady in Barry's youth.
- [Mrs. John Quin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/mrs_john_quin.md): Wife of Captain Quin after his marriage to Nora.
- [Lieutenant Rawson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/characters/lieutenant_rawson.md): British officer who serves with Barry in the army.

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