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The ghost of Hamlet's father is a character from Hamlet.He is referred to as "Ghost" in the stage directions.He is referred to as King Hamlet to distinguish him from the Prince.

He is based on a legendary Jutish leader named Horwendill, who appeared in Chronicon Lethrense and Gesta Danorum.The Ghost was first played by Shakespeare.It was [1][2].

There are four times that the Ghost appears in the play.In at least two of the scenes, the Ghost arrives shortly after midnight, and in the other scenes it is not known.

The Ghost first appears to a group of people, including two soldiers and Hamlet's friend.The men are afraid and want Horatio to address the Ghost.The Ghost is asked to reveal its secret.When the cock crows, signalling morning, and the Ghost disappears, it is about to do so.The Ghost is seen as the King in this scene, dressed in his full armour.The castle guards have seen the Ghost before.The night watch has been disturbed by the talk of ghosts.Francisco said, "For this relief much thanks; 'tis bitter cold,' and I am sick at heart."[4]

Seeing the Ghost arrayed in a military aspect, as well as knowing that the Norwegian crown prince Fortinbras is marshalling his forces on the frontier, Horatio knew that it was a sign of something.[4]

Prince Hamlet was persuaded to stay up with the guards to see if the Ghost came back.Hamlet beckons to follow at midnight.Since he died without receiving last rites, the Ghost describes his life on the earth and in purgatory.

Hamlet was murdered by his brother Claudius and he asked the prince to avenge his death.Hamlet warned him not to confront her, but to leave that to Heaven.Prince Hamlet has his friends swear on his sword to keep a secret.The Ghost says "Swear" and "swear on the sword" until his friends agree.

Prince Hamlet decided to put the Ghost to the test by staging a play that re-enactments the circumstances that the spirit claims led to his death.Prince Hamlet is convinced that the Ghost is his father after Claudius' reaction.