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Camacho

A wealthy man whose wedding to Quiteria is interrupted by Basilio.

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Also known as Camacho the rich, the rich Camacho

First appearance: Wherein an account is given of the wedding of Camacho the Rich, together with the incident of Basilio the Poor

Camacho shows up with force in In which is related the adventure of the enamoured shepherd, together with other truly droll incidents.. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The rich bridegroom, planning a lavish wedding to Quiteria.
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In In which is related the adventure of the enamoured shepherd, together with other truly droll incidents.: The rich bridegroom, planning a lavish wedding to Quiteria. Later, in Wherein an account is given of the…

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TPThe PriestDDDon Diego de M…SCSamson CarrascoDADon Antonio Mo…TDThe DukeCACamacho

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting Cast and Tricksters
  • Don Quixote's Inner Circle
  • Pranksters and Lovers
  • Morisco and Hosts

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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