The Napoleon of Notting Hill · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Napoleon of Notting Hill by G. K. Chesterton.
Adam Wayne
major
Also known as Mr. Wayne, Wayne, Provost Wayne, Provost Adam Wayne
The passionate and eccentric Provost of Notting Hill, leading its defense.
Auberon Quin
major
Also known as Quin, the King, King Auberon, little Mr. Auberon Quin
The whimsical King of England who initiates the charter of the cities.
James Barker
major
Also known as Barker, Mr. Barker, the Honourable James Barker
A pragmatic and ambitious politician who becomes a key antagonist.
Mr. Buck
supporting
Also known as Buck, Provost Buck, General Buck
A military-minded Provost of South Kensington who leads attacks on Notting Hill.
Mr. Lambert
supporting
Also known as Lambert, Wilfrid Lambert, Mr. Wilfrid Lambert
A jovial and loyal supporter of Adam Wayne in the Notting Hill cause.
Mr. Turnbull
supporting
Also known as Turnbull, General Turnbull, the Remarkable Mr. Turnbull
A skeptical but honorable leader who eventually joins the conflict.
General Wilson
supporting
Also known as Wilson, Provost Wilson, Wilson of Bayswater
A military commander from Bayswater who participates in the war.
Mr. Mead
minor
Also known as Mead
A minor official and supporter of the Notting Hill cause.
Mr. Bowles
minor
Also known as Bowles
A minor character involved in the city's political affairs.
Captain Bowler
minor
Also known as Bowler
A military captain serving under General Buck.
General Swindon
minor
Also known as Swindon
A general commanding forces against Notting Hill.
Mr. Mick
minor
A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
Pally
minor
A minor character or nickname in the story.
Dr. Polycarp
minor
Also known as Polycarp
A scholarly figure who appears in the narrative.
Peter Jessop
minor
Also known as Peter
A minor character in the story.
Mr. Hoskins
minor
Also known as Hoskins
A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
Mr. Pinker
minor
Also known as Pinker
A minor character in the story.
James Pickie
minor
Also known as James
A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
Alfred Jarvis
minor
Also known as Alfred, Wilfred Jarvis, Jarvis
A minor character in the story.
Old Prout
minor
A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
Daisy Daydream
minor
A minor character with a whimsical name.
Chiffy
minor
A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
Parson
minor
Also known as the Parson
A minor clerical character in the story.
Perkins
minor
A minor character mentioned in the narrative.