# Peter Döhlmann — Buddenbrooks character guide

> Peter Döhlmann in Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Consul Döhlmann, Peter Döhlmann

**First appearance:** 0001-buddenbrooks

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/buddenbrooks_se/chapters/part-ii-vi)

A 'fast' young consul who patronizes the theater and publicly mocks Christian's romantic gesture, spreading the scandal.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/buddenbrooks_se/chapters/part-iii-vii)

Present with the beach party, telling questionable anecdotes in his loud, brusque manner to amuse the ladies, particularly Frau Senator Möllendorpf.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/buddenbrooks_se/chapters/part-vi-iii)

Reported Christian's tactless club remark to Thomas, sparking the initial conflict. He is part of Christian's circle of 'good fellows.'

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/buddenbrooks_se/chapters/part-vii-iii)

The ruined consul plays both sides, attending dinners for both candidates and flatteringly addressing each as 'Senator' in advance.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/buddenbrooks_se/chapters/part-x-vi)

Consul who looks very ill; drinks heavily and shares repulsive details of his health condition; comments cynically on business.

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