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Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: Dramatis Personae

CLAUDIUS

king of Denmark.

HAMLET

son to the late, and nephew to the present king.

POLONIUS

lord chamberlain.

HORATIO

friend to Hamlet.

LAERTES

son to Polonius.

LUCIANUS

nephew to the king.

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courtiers.

A Gentleman

A Priest.

MARCELLUS // BERNARDO

officers.

FRANCISCO

a soldier.

REYNALDO

servant to Polonius.

Players.

Two Clowns, grave-diggers.

FORTINBRAS

prince of Norway.

A Captain.

English Ambassadors.

GERTRUDE

queen of Denmark, and mother to Hamlet.

OPHELIA

daughter to Polonius.

Lords, Ladies, Officers, Soldiers, Sailors, Messengers, and other Attendants.

Ghost of Hamlet's Father.