# Baptista Minola — The Taming of the Shrew character guide

> Baptista Minola in The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Petruchio Signior Baptista, Baptista, old Baptista, Signior Baptista, Signior Baptista Minola, Minola, Enter Baptista, Baptista Gentlemen, Baptista Padua, Exit Baptista, Baptista Ay, Baptista Why, Baptista Sir, Baptista Faith, Baptista Talk, Baptista Good morrow, Baptista Lucentio, Reenter Baptista, Baptista Neighbours

**First appearance:** 0000-the-taming-of-the-shrew

## Who they are

The father of Katharina and Bianca who insists Katharina must marry before Bianca.

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