Prince Humperdink

Prince Humperdink is the villain of the classic tale "The Princess Bride". The story was written in 1973 and made into a movie in 1987. Prince Humperdink has all of the classic earmarks of a classic villain. He is clever but underhanded, claiming to be the world's greatest hunter, but scheming always. At heart he is actually a coward who has his minions do all his dirty work for him. Under a veneer of haughtiness and insincere love for the protaganist's true love, Buttercup, Humperdinck plots to wed her so as to inherit the throne of his father. He will do anything to carry out his plot as long as he doesn't have to get his own hands dirty. When the hero Wesley, seriously weakened and almost helpless, stands up to the Prince, Humperdink surrenders without a fight. The movie itself is a classic with unforgettable characters, wit, action and adventure and of course, True Love. A must see, or read it too if you get the chance!