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Don Pompeyo de Castro

A nobleman who befriends Gil Blas in prison.

minor

Also known as Don Pompeyo

First appearance: i

Don Pompeyo de Castro shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A visiting nobleman and relation of Don Alexo Segiar; offers sharp criticism of the actors and tells a fable.
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In VI: A visiting nobleman and relation of Don Alexo Segiar; offers sharp criticism of the actors and tells a fable. Later, in History of Don Pompeyo de Castro: Narrates his own history, detailing his military service,…

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DODuke of LermaDADon Alexo SegiarDMDon Matthias d…GBGil BlasLALauraDPDon Pompeyo de Castro

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Legal and Noble Allies
  • Patrons and Companions
  • Minor Characters and Extras
  • Protagonist
  • Theatrical and Courtly Love

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  • Closing

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