# Thomas Jefferson — Hamilton character guide

> Thomas Jefferson in Hamilton by Mary P. Hamlin.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Jefferson, Mr. Jefferson, Tom Jefferson

**First appearance:** 0005-act-ii

## Who they are

A rival statesman whose clash with Hamilton over policy and influence turns private scandal into a weapon of public destruction.

## Relationships

### [Alexander Hamilton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/alexander_hamilton)

_rivalry_

Fierce ideological adversaries clashing over the direction of the new nation, from finance to foreign policy.

### [Zekiel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/zekiel)

_professional_

Occasional interactions in political settings, with Zekiel serving as Hamilton's proxy.

### [John Jay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/john_jay)

_professional_

Colleagues in government, but with differing visions that lead to polite but firm disagreements.

### [Melissa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/melissa)

_professional_

Acquaintance in political circles, with Melissa often relaying messages or observations.

### [Alexander Hamilton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/alexander_hamilton)

_rivalry_

Fierce ideological adversaries clashing over the direction of the new nation, from finance to foreign policy.

### [Zekiel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/zekiel)

_professional_

Occasional interactions in political settings, with Zekiel serving as Hamilton's proxy.

### [John Jay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/john_jay)

_professional_

Colleagues in government, but with differing visions that lead to polite but firm disagreements.

### [Alexander Hamilton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/alexander_hamilton)

_rivalry_

Fierce ideological adversaries clashing over the direction of the new nation, from finance to foreign policy.

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