# Nels Bergenholm — First Lensman character guide

> Nels Bergenholm in First Lensman by E. E. Smith.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Dr. Nels Bergenholm, Bergenholm, a Bergenholm, Doctor Bergenholm, вАЭ Bergenholm, the Bergenholm, Dr. Bergenholm, Dr. ¬†Nels Bergenholm, Tellus, Bergenholm of Tellus

**First appearance:** 0010-ix

## Who they are

The brilliant scientist whose inertialess drive remade interstellar travel, and whose quiet certainty makes him the man others trust with impossible plans.

## Relationships

### [Virgil Samms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/virgil_samms)

_professional_

Nels Bergenholm is a brilliant scientist and inventor who works closely with Virgil on Patrol technology.

### [Virgil Samms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/virgil_samms)

_professional_

Nels Bergenholm is a brilliant scientist and inventor who works closely with Virgil on Patrol technology.

## In the story

### [First Lensman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/first-lensman)

Involved in the technical and strategic development of the Patrol's capabilities.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/i)

Revealed to be an Arisian child energizing the form of Nels Bergenholm; resumes his work after the confrontation.

### [Chapter II: The Arisian Solution](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/ii)

Young scientist; insists Samms must go to Arisia for a telepathic symbol.

### [Chapter VII: The Cone of Battle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/vii)

Suggests a surprise drill to prepare for attack, reasoning logically about the threat.

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