Les Misérables · Character

Father Hucheloup

The owner of the Corinthe café, a meeting place for revolutionaries.

minor

Also known as Hucheloup, the Widow Hucheloup, Mame Hucheloup, Mother Hucheloup

First appearance: book iii in the year 1817

Father Hucheloup shows up with force in I: History of Corinthe from Its Foundation. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The last proprietor of the Corinthe dynasty, a former fencing-master and cook known for his stuffed carp and grumpy demeanor.

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In I: History of Corinthe from Its Foundation: The last proprietor of the Corinthe dynasty, a former fencing-master and cook known for his stuffed carp and grumpy demeanor. Later, in Book XII: Corinthe: Proprietor of…

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Character groups

Corinthe café staff and regulars
Protagonist
Fantine's Parisian circle
Main characters and revolutionaries
Minor characters and supporting figures

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I: History of Corinthe from Its Foundation
The last proprietor of the Corinthe dynasty, a former fencing-master and cook known for his stuffed carp and grumpy demeanor.
Book XII: Corinthe
Proprietor of the Corinthe tavern, whose establishment becomes a revolutionary hub.
I: History of Corinthe from Its Foundation
The last proprietor of Corinthe, a former fencing-master and cook known for his stuffed carps and gruff demeanor.
An Attempt to Console the Widow Hucheloup
The widowed proprietress of the Corinthe wine-shop; is consoled by Courfeyrac but remains confused about the benefit of the destruction.
IV: An Attempt to Console the Widow Hucheloup
The widowed proprietress of the Corinthe wine-shop; is consoled by Courfeyrac but remains confused about the benefit of the barricade.

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