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Guillaume Grandet

Charles's father and Félix's brother, a Parisian merchant who commits suicide.

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Also known as Guillaume, Guillaume Grandet, Victor-Ange-Guillaume Grandet

First appearance: Eugénie Grandet

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Charles's father; his death is referenced as the beginning of Grandet's troubles.
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In Eugénie Grandet: Charles's father; his death is referenced as the beginning of Grandet's troubles.

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  • Saumur social factions

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