# Petruchio — The Taming of the Shrew character guide

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

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Enter Petruchio, Petruchio Signior Hortensio, signormio Petruchio, Petruchio Hortensio, Petruchio A, Petruchio Why, Petruchio O, Petruchio Who, Petruchio Signior Baptista, Petruchio Gentlemen, Petruchio Grumio, Petruchio Father, Petruchio Sir, Petruchio Katharina, Petruchio Prithee, Petruchio Villain, Petruchio Sirrah, Exeunt Petruchio, Brother Petruchio

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

## Who they are

A gentleman from Verona who marries Katharina and uses unconventional methods to 'tame' her.

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