# Hieronynimus Karl Friedrich von Munchausen — The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen character guide

> Hieronynimus Karl Friedrich von Munchausen in The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Rudolph Erich Raspe.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hieronynimus, Munchausen

**First appearance:** 0013-volume-i-ix

## Who they are

A historical relative of the Baron, referenced in the narrative.

## In the story

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_surprising_adventures_of_baron_munchausen_se/chapters/volume-i-xi)

The Baron's father, who rode a seahorse from England to Holland.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_surprising_adventures_of_baron_munchausen_se/chapters/volume-i-xv)

Referred to as 'my father' by the narrator; the Baron's father is credited with being instructed by Dr. Hawes.

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