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Peter Döhlmann

A jovial, heavy-drinking friend of the Buddenbrook family and business associate.

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Also known as Consul Döhlmann, Peter Döhlmann

First appearance: buddenbrooks

Peter Döhlmann shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A 'fast' young consul who patronizes the theater and publicly mocks Christian's romantic gesture, spreading the scandal.
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In VI: A 'fast' young consul who patronizes the theater and publicly mocks Christian's romantic gesture, spreading the scandal. Later, in VII: Present with the beach party, telling questionable anecdotes in his loud,…

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FSFrau SchwarzkopfTBThomas Buddenb…A'Antonie 'Tony'…CBChristian Budd…JBJohann Buddenb…PDPeter Döhlmann

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  • Other

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  • Social & Business Contacts
  • Marital Partners & Key Associates
  • Protagonist
  • The Buddenbrook Family & Close Kin

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