Death Comes for the Archbishop · Character
Bernard Ducrot
A young French seminarian who travels to New Mexico.
minor
Also known as Bernard, young Bernard
First appearance: ii a letter from leavenworth
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Bernard, a young French priest, is present at Latour's deathbed and cares for him in his final days.
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