# Governor Alvarado — The Octopus character guide

> Governor Alvarado in The Octopus by Frank Norris.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Governor, The Governor

**First appearance:** 0005-book-i

## Who they are

A historical figure mentioned in the context of California land grants.

## Relationships

### [Magnus Derrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_octopus_se/characters/magnus_derrick)

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Governor Alvarado is a political ally of Magnus Derrick, supporting his anti-railroad stance but ultimately proving ineffectual against corporate power.

### [Magnus Derrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_octopus_se/characters/magnus_derrick)

_professional_

Governor Alvarado is a political ally of Magnus Derrick, supporting his anti-railroad stance but ultimately proving ineffectual against corporate power.

### [Magnus Derrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_octopus_se/characters/magnus_derrick)

_professional_

Governor Alvarado is a political ally of Magnus Derrick, supporting his anti-railroad stance but ultimately proving ineffectual against corporate power.

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