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Balthasar Velasquez

A painter and friend of Gil Blas, known for his artistic temper.

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Also known as Señor Balthasar Velasquez, Velasquez, Señor Velasquez, young Velasquez, old Velasquez

First appearance: v

Balthasar Velasquez shows up with force in XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The old woollen-draper, simple and trusting, who confides in Scipio about his son's misdeeds.
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In XI: The old woollen-draper, simple and trusting, who confides in Scipio about his son's misdeeds. Later, in Conclusion of Scipio's…

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MGMaster GaspardJNJoseph NavarroARArseniaSCScipioGBGil BlasBVBalthasar Velasquez

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  • Artisans and Servants
  • Romantic and Domestic Intrigue
  • Minor Characters and Extras
  • Protagonist

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