# Don Ferdinand de Leyva — Gil Blas character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Señor Don Ferdinand, Don Ferdinand, Leyva

**First appearance:** 0052-viii

## Who they are

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

## In the story

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

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

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

Visits the archbishop often and assures Gil Blas his fortune is made.

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

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