Horatio Hornblower — Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters Character Profile

About Horatio Hornblower

A Royal Navy officer who rises from an anxious midshipman to a post-captain through tactical brilliance, moral integrity, and resilience. He consistently demonstrates strategic innovation, from outmaneuvering French fleets to leading amphibious assaults, while navigating complex personal loyalties and maritime duties.

Horatio Hornblower — Character Profile

Horatio Hornblower appears in 7 titles

• Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant (1998) — character page
• Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil (1999) — character page
• Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters (1999)
• Hornblower: Mutiny (2001) — character page
• Hornblower: Retribution (2001) — character page
• Hornblower: Loyalty (2003) — character page
• Hornblower: Duty (2003) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Ioan Gruffudd

Appears in

Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters (1999)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (1)

• Horatio Hornblower — Romantic Lovers — Mariette (Estelle Skornik)

  A deep romantic bond formed amidst wartime chaos.

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• Lieutenant Bracegirdle (Jonathan Coy)
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