Captain Pellew — Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil Character Profile

About Captain Pellew

Royal Navy captain and Hornblower's early mentor, balances discipline with compassion.

Captain Pellew — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Frigate command, Tactical analysis, Mentorship, Navigation, Leadership

• Strength: 6.5/10
• Intelligence: 8.5/10
• Charisma: 7.5/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 8/10

Character Facts

Played by

Robert Lindsay

Appears in

Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil (1999)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Captain Pellew — Professional Captain — Horatio Hornblower (Ioan Gruffudd)

  Mentor and commanding officer who entrusts Hornblower with vital duties and recognizes his valor.

• Captain Pellew — Social Passenger — Duchess of Wharfedale (Cherie Lunghi)

  Civilian passenger who completes her journey under Pellew's naval protection.

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