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Baron de Nucingen

A wealthy, scheming banker, husband of Delphine.

minor

Also known as the Baron de Nucingen, Nucingen, M. de Nucingen

First appearance: a daughter of eve

Baron de Nucingen shows up with force in Florine. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A banker and guest at Florine's salon, part of the eclectic society.
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Baron de Nucingen first appears in 0001 a daughter of eve.

In Florine: A banker and guest at Florine's salon, part of the eclectic society.

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Family and financial underworld
  • Parisian social circle
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

In this chapter, the emotional and psychological peak occurs as Félix de Vandenesse removes his wife to the co…

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