# The Old English Baron — Character guide

> Key figures in The Old English Baron by Clara Reeve.

- [Edmund Twyford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/edmund_twyford.md): The orphaned protagonist, believed to be of low birth, who seeks his true heritage.
- [Sir Philip Harclay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/sir_philip_harclay.md): A noble knight and friend of the late Lord Lovel, who champions Edmund's cause.
- [Father Oswald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/father_oswald.md): The wise and kind-hearted chaplain at Castle Lovel, mentor to Edmund.
- [Old Joseph](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/old_joseph.md): A loyal old servant at Castle Lovel who aids Edmund.
- [Master William Fitz-Owen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/master_william_fitz_owen.md): The son of the Baron, a kind young man and friend to Edmund.
- [John Wyatt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/john_wyatt.md): A tenant farmer and father figure to Edmund in his youth.
- [Lord Lovel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/lord_lovel.md): The murdered former baron, father of Edmund, whose ghost haunts the castle.
- [Lord Clifford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/lord_clifford.md): A villainous nobleman who conspired against the late Lord Lovel.
- [Sir Robert Fitz-Owen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/sir_robert_fitz_owen.md): The Baron's eldest son, initially hostile to Edmund.
- [Baron Fitz-Owen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/baron_fitz_owen.md): The current lord of Castle Lovel, a just but cautious nobleman.
- [Andrew Twyford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/andrew_twyford.md): John Wyatt's brother, a poor farmer who raised Edmund.
- [Margery Twyford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/margery_twyford.md): John Wyatt's wife, a kind woman who helped raise Edmund.
- [Lord Graham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/lord_graham.md): A nobleman and friend of Sir Philip Harclay.
- [Jack Markham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/jack_markham.md): A servant and friend to Edmund at Castle Lovel.
- [Richard Wenlock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/richard_wenlock.md): A steward at Castle Lovel, father of Dick Wenlock.
- [M. Zadisky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/m_zadisky.md): A mysterious foreign visitor to Castle Lovel.
- [Lady Emma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/lady_emma.md): The Baron's daughter, beloved by Edmund.
- [Lady Lovel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/lady_lovel.md): The widow of the murdered Lord Lovel, mother of Edmund.
- [Sir Walter Lovel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/sir_walter_lovel.md): The younger brother of the late Lord Lovel, a villain.
- [Master Robert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/master_robert.md): A young man, possibly a relative of the Fitz-Owen family.
- [Young Wenlock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/young_wenlock.md): A younger member of the Wenlock family, a servant.
- [Goody](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/goody.md): An old woman, possibly a servant or villager.
- [Master Walter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/master_walter.md): A young man, possibly a relative of Sir Walter Lovel.
- [Son Robert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/son_robert.md): A young man, possibly a relative of the Fitz-Owen family.
- [Edmund Lord Lovel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/edmund_lord_lovel.md): Edmund after he is revealed as the true heir to the barony.
- [Mr. John Markham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/mr_john_markham.md): A relative of Jack Markham, possibly a steward.
- [Mr. Clifford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_english_baron_se/characters/mr_clifford.md): A relative or associate of Lord Clifford.

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