# Trafalgar — Character guide

> Key figures in Trafalgar by Benito Pérez Galdós.

- [Unknown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/narrator.md): The first-person narrator and protagonist, a young Spanish naval officer.
- [Don Alonso Gutierrez de Cisniega](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/don_alonso_gutierrez_de_cisniega.md): A proud Spanish nobleman and father of Flora, central to the plot.
- [Señor Marcial](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/senor_marcial.md): A wise and experienced old sailor who mentors the narrator.
- [Doña Francisca](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/dona_francisca.md): A spirited young woman, daughter of the narrator's master.
- [Churruca](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/churruca.md): A brave Spanish admiral who dies heroically at Trafalgar.
- [Don José Malespina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/don_jose_malespina.md): A young Spanish naval officer and friend of the narrator.
- [Don Rafael Malespina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/don_rafael_malespina.md): An older Spanish naval officer, father of Don José.
- [Gravina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/gravina.md): The Spanish admiral commanding the fleet at Trafalgar.
- [Rosita](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/rosita.md): A young woman, possibly a love interest or family member.
- [Flora de Cisniega](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/flora_de_cisniega.md): Daughter of Don Alonso, a key figure in the domestic plot.
- [Lord Nelson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/lord_nelson.md): The famous British admiral who dies at Trafalgar.
- [Villeneuve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/villeneuve.md): The French admiral commanding the combined fleet at Trafalgar.
- [Alcalá Galiano](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/alcala_galiano.md): A Spanish naval commander killed at Trafalgar.
- [Napoleon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/napoleon.md): The French emperor, mentioned as a historical figure.
- [Paca](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/paca.md): A minor female character, possibly a servant or relative.
- [Gabrielillo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/gabrielillo.md): A young boy or servant in the household.
- [Don Francisco Xavier de Uriarte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/don_francisco_xavier_de_uriarte.md): A Spanish naval officer mentioned in the narrative.
- [Mr. Corneta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/mr_corneta.md): A French or foreign character, possibly a musician.
- [Álava](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/alava.md): A Spanish naval officer present at Trafalgar.
- [Collingwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/collingwood.md): A British admiral who took command after Nelson's death.
- [José Débora](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/jose_debora.md): A minor character, possibly a sailor or local.
- [Godoy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/godoy.md): The Spanish prime minister, mentioned politically.
- [Cisneros](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/cisneros.md): A Spanish admiral commanding at Trafalgar.
- [Alonsito](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trafalgar_se/characters/alonsito.md): A young boy, possibly a relative of Don Alonso.

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