Gil Blas · Character

Don Ferdinand de Leyva

A nobleman and relative of Don Alphonso, involved in court intrigue.

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Also known as Señor Don Ferdinand, Don Ferdinand, Leyva

First appearance: VIII

Don Ferdinand de Leyva shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Son-in-law of the Count de Polán; meets Gil Blas in Grenada and recommends him to the Archbishop.

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In II: Son-in-law of the Count de Polán; meets Gil Blas in Grenada and recommends him to the Archbishop. Later, in III: Visits the…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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II
Son-in-law of the Count de Polán; meets Gil Blas in Grenada and recommends him to the Archbishop.
III
Visits the archbishop often and assures Gil Blas his fortune is made.
IV
Don Ferdinand visits Gil Blas before leaving Grenada, expressing gratitude for Gil Blas's service and assuring him of the Leyva family's continued interest in his fate.
VIII
Mentioned as one of the lords of Leyva who were delighted at Gil Blas's reception.

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