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Moritz Hagenström

Hermann Hagenström's son, a successful and ambitious lawyer who becomes a political rival to Thomas.

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Also known as Dr. Moritz Hagenström, Dr. Hagenström

First appearance: part iv i

Moritz Hagenström shows up with force in Part IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Public Prosecutor driving the case against Weinschenk.
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In Part IX: The Public Prosecutor driving the case against Weinschenk. He privately praises the defense lawyer's speech even as he secures…

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See Moritz Hagenström in part iv i

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TBThomas Buddenb…HBHanno Buddenbr…HHHermann Hagens…HWHugo WeinschenkA'Antonie 'Tony'…MHMoritz Hagenström

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See Moritz Hagenström in part iv i