What is the name of Hamlet's friend?

Explanation

Horatio is a fictional character from William Shakespeare's tragedy "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark". His origin is unknown, but he is from the University of Wittenberg and a friend of Hamlet. Horatio was present on the battle field when Hamlet's father beat the ambitious Norwegians. Hamlet was first published between 1601 and 1603. The story revolves around Prince Hamlet, who faces a series of dilemmas in the wake of his father's murder. The play takes place in Elsinore.