Gil Blas · Character

Count de Lemos

A powerful nobleman and patron of the arts in Madrid.

minor

Also known as The Count de Lemos, Lemos

First appearance: V

Count de Lemos's tie to Gil Blas is one of the pressures that moves Gil Blas—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Mentioned in the context of courtly connections.

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With Gil Blas (professional): Count de Lemos is Gil Blas's employer and patron, a relationship built on service and political advantage. With Gil Blas (professional): Count de Lemos is Gil Blas's employer and patron, a relationship built on service and political advantage. With Gil Blas (professional): Count de Lemos is Gil Blas's employer and patron, a relationship built on service and political advantage.

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Professional
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Character groups

Patrons and Companions
Protagonist
Benefactors and Schemers
Romantic and Domestic Intrigue
Minor Characters and Extras

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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professional · ambivalent
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Gil Blas
professional · ambivalent
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Gil Blas
professional · ambivalent
Count de Lemos is Gil Blas's employer and patron, a relationship built on service and… How this plays out →

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In the story

Count de Lemos appears across 16 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Book VII
Mentioned in the context of courtly connections.
II
The duke's nephew; interrupts the duke's praise of Gil Blas for a private family conference.
Gil Blas becomes a favorite with the Duke of Lerma, and the confidant of an important secret.
The Duke's nephew, intended to succeed him in the ministry and to be favored by the Prince of Spain.
V
Nephew of the Duke of Lerma, confides in Gil Blas about the Prince of Spain's financial needs and hints at procuring women for the prince.
The Morals of Gil Blas Become Courtly
Commissioned by Gil Blas to find a young beauty for the Prince of Spain; arranges the introduction.
The Prince of Spain's Secret Visit
Arranges the prince's secret visit and later requests money for the prince's gifts.
XII
Promises protection to Gil Blas if Don Rodrigo attempts to undermine him.
IV
Mentioned as also banished for the same offense as Gil Blas.
Chapter VII
Banished as part of the same intrigue; Gil Blas hopes for his recall and subsequent help.
Book XI
Noble figure involved in courtly affairs.
II
Mentioned as having accompanied the king on the night of the adventure with Gil Blas.
Chapter V: The Private Conversation of Gil Blas with Navarro, and His First Employment in the Service of the Count d'Olivarez
Referred to as the Count of Olivarez; assigns Gil Blas the task of writing a propaganda piece and corrects the draft.
Chapter VI
Not directly mentioned in excerpts; omitted.
Book XII
A noble figure at court, involved in the political machinations surrounding Olivarez.
Santillane in a new office
Implied as the minister (Count of Olivarez) who confides in Gil Blas and appoints him as tutor.
Chapter VI
Mentioned as part of the nobility who wait on the minister; not directly active in this chapter.

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