# Pastor Sievert Tiburtius — Buddenbrooks character guide

> Pastor Sievert Tiburtius in Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Pastor Tiburtius, Tiburtius

**First appearance:** 0029-part-iii-xi

## Who they are

A pastor from Riga who marries Clara Buddenbrook and later inherits her portion of the family fortune.

## In the story

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

A small, narrow pastor from Riga with a large head and distinctive eyes that widen in Clara's presence. He is a guest who overstays his welcome to court Clara, finding in her a 'treasure and blessing from God.' His proposal is accepted.

### [A Double Betrothal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/buddenbrooks_se/chapters/part-v-vii)

Referred to as Clara's fiancé. Thomas notes the family knows his name and that Clara will make a suitable pastor's wife.

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

Mentioned as Clara's husband in Riga, reporting on her poor health.

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