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Josepha von Kerich

A wealthy patroness of the arts in Germany.

minor

Also known as Frau Josepha von Kerich, Frau von Kerich, von Kerich

First appearance: i the house of euler

Josepha von Kerich shows up with force in III: Minna. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Acts as a quasi-maternal figure to Christophe, gently correcting his manners and educating him, while observing his relationship with Minna with amusement.
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See Josepha von Kerich in i the house of euler