# Wizard of Oz — The Marvelous Land of Oz character guide

> Wizard of Oz in The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Oz, the Wizard, the Wonderful Wizard, the Wizard of Oz

**First appearance:** 0002-the-marvelous-land-of-oz

## Who they are

The former ruler of Oz, mentioned but not appearing in person.

## Relationships

### [Scarecrow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/scarecrow)

_friendship_

The Scarecrow respects the Wizard as a former benefactor who gave him brains, and they remain cordial.

### [Scarecrow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/scarecrow)

_friendship_

The Scarecrow respects the Wizard as a former benefactor who gave him brains, and they remain cordial.

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