# Nicholas Coelho — The Lusiads character guide

> Nicholas Coelho in The Lusiads by Luís de Camões.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Eke Nicholas Coelho, Coelho

**First appearance:** 0005-canto-i

## Who they are

One of Gama's captains, noted for his role in the fleet's command.

## In the story

### [Canto IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lusiads_se/chapters/canto-iv)

Volunteers for the voyage, praised for valor and counsel.

### [Canto VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lusiads_se/chapters/canto-vii)

Present with Gama and the Moor when viewing the banners.

### [Canto VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lusiads_se/chapters/canto-viii)

Warned by Gama to return to the fleet to avoid falling into Moorish hands.

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