# Hortensio — The Taming of the Shrew character guide

> Hortensio in The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Hortensio Sir, Signior Hortensio, Hortensio Sirrah, Plead Hortensio, Hortensio Signior Baptista, Hortensio Gremio, Hortensio Madam, Hortensio Grumio, Hortensio Petruchio

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

## Who they are

A suitor to Bianca who later marries a wealthy widow after being outmaneuvered.

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