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M. Fauchelevent

The alias Jean Valjean uses after leaving the convent.

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Also known as That M. Fauchelevent, This M. Fauchelevent, the Fauchelevent, Monsieur Fauchelevent

First appearance: vii fauchelevent becomes a gardener in paris

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