Samuel Pickwick
| Samuel Pickwick | |
|---|---|
| The Pickwick Papers character | |
Mr.Pickwick illustrated by 'Kyd' (1889) | |
| Created by | Charles Dickens |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Chairman of the Pickwick Club |
| Nationality | English |
Samuel Pickwick is a fictional character and the main protagonist in The Pickwick Papers (1836-37), the first novel by author Charles Dickens. One of the author's most famous and loved creations, Pickwick is a retired successful businessman and is the founder and chairman of the Pickwick Club, a club formed to explore places remote from London and investigate the quaint and curious phenomena of life found there.