Percy Blakeney is a fictional character created by author Baroness Orczy in her novel "The Scarlet Pimpernel," published in 1905. He is an English aristocrat known for his dashing persona and secret identity as a heroic figure who rescues French aristocrats from the guillotine during the French Revolution. Blakeney is characterized by his wit, charm, and apparent foolishness, which allows him to disguise his intelligence and bravery. His alter ego, the Scarlet Pimpernel, operates in secrecy, using clever tactics to outsmart his enemies, particularly the ruthless Citizen Chauvelin, who seeks to capture him.