The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Rudolph Erich Raspe.
Baron Munchausen
major
Also known as Baron Munnikhouson, Munchausen, the Baron, the Baron Munchausen, Baron Munnikhouson or Munchausen, The Baron, Preface Baron Munchausen
The titular narrator and protagonist, a fantastical storyteller recounting his incredible adventures.
Rudolph Erich Raspe
supporting
Also known as Raspe, Poor Raspe
The author and a character within the narrative, often commenting on the Baron's tales.
Hilaro Frosticos
supporting
Also known as Hilaro, the illustrious Hilaro Frosticos
A nobleman and companion to the Baron on several extraordinary journeys.
Marquis de Bellecourt
supporting
Also known as the unfortunate Marquis de Bellecourt, The Marquis de Bellecourt, The venerable Marquis de Bellecourt
A French nobleman who shares adventures with the Baron.
Tippoo Sahib
minor
Also known as Tippoo, the haughty Tippoo Sahib
The Sultan of Mysore, an antagonist encountered during the Baron's travels.
Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky
minor
Also known as the Nareskin, the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, The Nareskin, Nareskin
A Russian prince who hosts the Baron and engages in wild hunts.
Wauwau
minor
Also known as a Wauwau, the fierce Wauwau
A monstrous creature from the moon that the Baron encounters.
Baron de Tott
minor
Also known as Baron, Baron Tott, Tott, bouncing Tott, the Baron de Tott
A French diplomat and adventurer who appears in the Baron's tales.
Lady Fragrantia
minor
Also known as The Lady Fragrantia, Fragrantia, the lovely Fragrantia
A beautiful woman encountered by the Baron on his journeys.
Councillor Raspe
minor
Also known as Raspe
A German scholar and friend of the Baron who appears in the narrative.
Gog
minor
A giant guardian statue that comes to life in the Baron's adventures.
Magog
minor
A giant guardian statue, companion to Gog, that animates in the story.
Hieronynimus Karl Friedrich von Munchausen
minor
Also known as Hieronynimus, Munchausen
A historical relative of the Baron, referenced in the narrative.
Pope Ganganelli
minor
Also known as Ganganelli
A historical pope mentioned in the Baron's stories.
Vulcan
minor
Also known as Master Vulcan
The Roman god of fire, encountered by the Baron in his travels.
Sphinx
minor
Also known as the Sphinx
A mythical creature that the Baron meets and converses with.
The Captain
minor
Also known as the captain, Captain
A ship captain who accompanies the Baron on sea voyages.
X
minor
A mysterious figure or placeholder name in the Baron's narrative.
Lithuanian
minor
A Lithuanian nobleman who interacts with the Baron.
Young Alexander
minor
Also known as Alexander
A young man who joins the Baron on some exploits.
Don Quixote
minor
Also known as Quixote
The famous literary knight, referenced as a character in the Baron's world.
Gottfried August Bürger
minor
Also known as Bürger
A German poet who translated and expanded the Baron's tales.
Miss Killnariska
minor
A female character encountered by the Baron in his adventures.
Omai
minor
Also known as my old acquaintance Omai
A Polynesian man who traveled to England and meets the Baron.
James Bruce
minor
Also known as Bruce
A Scottish explorer referenced in the Baron's narratives.
Lord Whittington
minor
Also known as sudden good Lord Whittington, Whittington, the great Lord Whittington
A legendary figure mentioned in the Baron's tales.
Royal George
minor
Also known as the Royal George
A ship that the Baron sails on during his adventures.
David
minor
A biblical figure referenced in the Baron's stories.
Reynard
minor
A fox character from fables, appearing in the Baron's narrative.
Queen Elizabeth
minor
Also known as Elizabeth
The historical English queen mentioned in the Baron's tales.
Voltaire
minor
The French philosopher referenced in the narrative.
Colossus of Rhodes
minor
Also known as Rhodes, Colossus
A giant statue that the Baron encounters in his travels.
Sir John Sinclair
minor
Also known as Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster, Sinclair
A Scottish politician and writer mentioned in the book.
Monsieur the Great Baron
minor
Also known as Baron
A French nobleman who appears in the Baron's stories.
Jack
minor
A common sailor or servant who accompanies the Baron.
Horace Walpole
minor
Also known as Walpole
An English writer and politician referenced in the narrative.
General Elliot
minor
A British military officer mentioned in the Baron's tales.
Sir William Chambers
minor
Also known as Sir William
A Scottish architect referenced in the book.