# Father Radetzky — Lay Down Your Arms character guide

> Father Radetzky in Lay Down Your Arms by Bertha von Suttner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Radetzky, good Father Radetzky, Radetzky, Father

**First appearance:** 0013-xi

## Who they are

A chaplain or priest who provides spiritual counsel to the soldiers.

## Relationships

### [Frederick Tilling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lay_down_your_arms_se/characters/frederick_tilling)

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Father Radetzky is a close confidant and spiritual advisor to Frederick, offering guidance and support.

### [Aunt Mary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lay_down_your_arms_se/characters/aunt_mary)

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Aunt Mary and Father Radetzky share a warm, supportive friendship based on mutual respect.

### [Martha Tilling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lay_down_your_arms_se/characters/martha_tilling)

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Father Radetzky is a trusted spiritual counselor and friend to Martha.

### [Otto](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lay_down_your_arms_se/characters/otto)

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Father Radetzky is a mentor and friend to Otto, guiding him spiritually.

### [Lilly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lay_down_your_arms_se/characters/lilly)

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Father Radetzky is a spiritual guide and friend to Lilly.

### [Arno Dotzky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lay_down_your_arms_se/characters/arno_dotzky)

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Arno Dotzky and Father Radetzky are friends, often discussing moral and personal matters.

### [Conrad Althaus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lay_down_your_arms_se/characters/conrad_althaus)

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Conrad and Father Radetzky share a respectful friendship, with the priest offering counsel.

### [Frederick Tilling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lay_down_your_arms_se/characters/frederick_tilling)

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Father Radetzky is a close confidant and spiritual advisor to Frederick, offering guidance and support.

### [Martha Tilling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lay_down_your_arms_se/characters/martha_tilling)

_friendship_

Father Radetzky is a trusted spiritual counselor and friend to Martha.

### [Otto](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lay_down_your_arms_se/characters/otto)

_friendship_

Father Radetzky is a mentor and friend to Otto, guiding him spiritually.

### [Aunt Mary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lay_down_your_arms_se/characters/aunt_mary)

_friendship_

Aunt Mary and Father Radetzky share a warm, supportive friendship based on mutual respect.

### [Arno Dotzky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lay_down_your_arms_se/characters/arno_dotzky)

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Arno Dotzky and Father Radetzky are friends, often discussing moral and personal matters.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lay_down_your_arms_se/chapters/i)

Mentioned as the commander under whom Martha's father served; venerated by him.

### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lay_down_your_arms_se/chapters/xv)

Military chaplain and consistorial councillor; debates Frederick and offers spiritual counsel.

## Links

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