# Captain McClaren — Gladiator character guide

> Captain McClaren in Gladiator by Philip Wylie.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** McClaren, Only McClaren

**First appearance:** 0011-x

## Who they are

A captain in the French Foreign Legion who recruits Hugo.

## Relationships

### [Hugo Danner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gladiator_se/characters/hugo_danner)

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Captain McClaren is Hugo's commanding officer during his time in the military, overseeing his service with a mix of respect and wariness.

### [Hugo Danner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gladiator_se/characters/hugo_danner)

_professional_

Captain McClaren is Hugo's commanding officer during his time in the military, overseeing his service with a mix of respect and wariness.

### [Hugo Danner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gladiator_se/characters/hugo_danner)

_professional_

Captain McClaren is Hugo's commanding officer during his time in the military, overseeing his service with a mix of respect and wariness.

## In the story

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gladiator_se/chapters/xviii)

Leads the interrogation of Hugo, is abducted and threatened by Hugo, then released.

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