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Oscar Pottpetschmidt

A German musician and rival.

minor

Also known as Pottpetschmidt, Oscar Pottpetschmidt

First appearance: i the house of euler

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  • Other

Character groups

  • German acquaintances and rivals
  • Minor characters and background figures
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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