# The Voyage of the Beagle — Character guide

> Key figures in The Voyage of the Beagle by Charles Darwin.

- [Jemmy Button](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/jemmy_button.md): A Fuegian native taken to England and returned to Tierra del Fuego on the Beagle.
- [Captain Fitz Roy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/captain_fitz_roy.md): Commander of HMS Beagle and Darwin's companion on the voyage.
- [General Rosas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/general_rosas.md): Argentine military leader and governor encountered during the expedition.
- [York Minster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/york_minster.md): A Fuegian native brought to England and returned to his homeland.
- [Fuegia Basket](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/fuegia_basket.md): A young Fuegian girl taken to England and returned on the Beagle.
- [R. Matthews](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/r_matthews.md): A missionary left among the Fuegians during the voyage.
- [Mr. Bynoe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/mr_bynoe.md): Surgeon on HMS Beagle during Darwin's voyage.
- [Mr. Lyell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/mr_lyell.md): Geologist whose principles influenced Darwin's observations.
- [Captain Cook](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/captain_cook.md): Famous explorer referenced for his Pacific voyages.
- [Mr. Low](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/mr_low.md): A seal hunter and guide in Tierra del Fuego.
- [Dr. Andrew Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/dr_andrew_smith.md): Naturalist and surgeon consulted by Darwin in South Africa.
- [Mr. Burchell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/mr_burchell.md): Naturalist and explorer whose collections Darwin referenced.
- [Capt. Sulivan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/captain_sulivan.md): Naval officer and surveyor who assisted Darwin in Patagonia.
- [Mr. Gill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/mr_gill.md): A local contact or guide during Darwin's travels in South America.
- [Captain Ross](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/captain_ross.md): Arctic explorer mentioned in passing during the narrative.
- [Professor Owen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/professor_owen.md): Anatomist who analyzed fossils collected by Darwin.
- [Mr. Gould](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/mr_gould.md): Ornithologist who classified Darwin's bird specimens.
- [Dr. Richardson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/dr_richardson.md): Naturalist and author referenced for Arctic and fish studies.
- [Mr. Waterhouse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/mr_waterhouse.md): Entomologist who studied Darwin's insect collections.
- [Dr. J. Hooker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/dr_j_hooker.md): Botanist who analyzed Darwin's plant specimens.
- [Mr. Bushby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/mr_bushby.md): A British resident or official encountered in South America.
- [Professor Ehrenberg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/professor_ehrenberg.md): Microscopist who studied infusoria from Darwin's samples.
- [Azara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/azara.md): Spanish naturalist whose works Darwin frequently cited.
- [Humboldt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/humboldt.md): Famed naturalist whose travels inspired Darwin's journey.
- [Shongi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/shongi.md): A Maori chief encountered in New Zealand.
- [Queen Pomarre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/queen_pomarre.md): Tahitian queen met during the Beagle's visit.
- [Mr. Stokes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/mr_stokes.md): Officer on HMS Beagle who assisted with surveys.
- [Mr. Davies](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/mr_davies.md): A local contact or settler in South America.
- [Mr. Cuming](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/mr_cuming.md): Conchologist who studied Darwin's shell collections.
- [Captain Lloyd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/captain_lloyd.md): Naval officer mentioned in relation to surveys.
- [Captain Head](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/captain_head.md): Author of travel narratives referenced by Darwin.
- [Mr. King](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/mr_king.md): Officer on the Beagle or a local contact.
- [Captain Lancaster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/captain_lancaster.md): Explorer mentioned in the context of Arctic voyages.
- [Luciano](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/luciano.md): A local guide or gaucho encountered in Patagonia.
- [Don Carlos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/don_carlos.md): A naturalist or local figure in South America.
- [Dr. Dieffenbach](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/dr_dieffenbach.md): Naturalist who studied New Zealand flora and fauna.
- [Mr. Robert Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/mr_robert_brown.md): Botanist who examined Darwin's plant specimens.
- [The Rev. W. Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/rev_w_williams.md): Missionary in New Zealand encountered by Darwin.
- [Chamisso](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/chamisso.md): Naturalist and poet who accompanied a Russian expedition.
- [Scoresby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/scoresby.md): Arctic explorer and scientist referenced in the text.
- [M. Gay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/m_gay.md): French naturalist who studied Chilean flora.
- [Lamarck](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/lamarck.md): French naturalist whose evolutionary ideas Darwin discussed.
- [Falconer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/falconer.md): Paleontologist who studied fossil mammals.
- [Captain King](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/captain_king.md): Commander of an earlier surveying expedition to Patagonia.
- [Anson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/anson.md): British admiral whose voyage was referenced.
- [Mr. Douglas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/mr_douglas.md): A local contact or settler in South America.
- [Ulloa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/ulloa.md): Spanish explorer and author cited by Darwin.
- [Kotzebue](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/kotzebue.md): Russian explorer whose voyages were referenced.
- [Bravard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/bravard.md): French naturalist who studied South American fossils.
- [Dr. Macculloch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/dr_macculloch.md): Geologist referenced in discussions of coral reefs.
- [Mr. Bachman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/mr_bachman.md): American naturalist who studied North American fauna.
- [Pernety](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/pernety.md): French explorer and writer cited by Darwin.
- [M. Bibron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/m_bibron.md): French herpetologist who studied Darwin's reptile specimens.
- [Mr. Liesk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/mr_liesk.md): A local contact or guide in South America.
- [Molina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/molina.md): Chilean naturalist and historian cited by Darwin.
- [Sir F. Head](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/sir_f_head.md): British author of travel books on the pampas.
- [M. Lesson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/m_lesson.md): French naturalist who accompanied a Pacific voyage.
- [Professor Henslow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/professor_henslow.md): Darwin's mentor and botany professor at Cambridge.
- [Cuvier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/characters/cuiver.md): French naturalist and paleontologist referenced by Darwin.

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