# Don Caesar de Leyva — Gil Blas character guide

> Don Caesar de Leyva in Gil Blas by Alain-René Lesage.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Don Caesar, Caesar

**First appearance:** 0044-book-iv

## Who they are

A nobleman and father of Don Alphonso, involved in court politics.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/iii)

Reveals himself as Don Alphonso's father and introduces him to Seraphina as his intended bride.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/i)

Father of Don Alphonso; places full trust in Gil Blas as steward.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned as part of the Leyva family; Gil Blas had been steward to him and his son.

### [Their doings at Madrid—The rencounter of Gil Blas in the street, and its consequences.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/x)

Arrives later, shares in the joy of reunion, and joins his son in offering Gil Blas the estate.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/iii)

Mentioned as co-provider of the estate and household staff.

### [Chapter IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/iv)

Father of Don Alphonso, participates in the welcome and discussion about Gil Blas's estate.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/vii)

His library and bedchamber at Lirias are discovered and used by Gil Blas.

### [Nuptials of Gil Blas with the fair Antonia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/ix)

One of the Leyva lords who approves of the marriage and dances with Antonia at the wedding.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/i)

Father of Don Alphonso; supports the plan for Gil Blas to visit the new king.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/viii)

Mentioned as one of the lords of Leyva who were delighted at Gil Blas's reception.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/xii)

Father of Don Alphonso, arrives in Madrid with Seraphina after the promotion.

## Links

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