# Wagner — The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus character guide

> Wagner in The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Wagner, Wagner Baliol, Baliol

**First appearance:** 0004-scene-i

## Who they are

Faustus's servant, who apes his master's conjuring and bullies a poor clown into a seven-year indenture with threats of devils.

## Relationships

### [Robin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/robin)

_rivalry_

Robin and Wagner are comic foils who bicker and compete over magical knowledge and petty power.

### [Mephistopheles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/mephistopheles)

_professional_

Mephistopheles and Wagner have a master-servant-like relationship through their shared connection to Faustus, with Wagner imitating demonic summoning.

### [Duke of Vanholt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/duke_of_vanholt)

_social_

The Duke of Vanholt is a nobleman who hosts Wagner and enjoys Faustus's magical entertainments.

## In the story

### [Dramatis Personae](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/chapters/dramatis-personae)

Faustus's servant.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/chapters/endnotes)

Noted in a stage direction regarding Faustus being within at dinner.

## Links

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