# King René — Letters of Two Brides character guide

> King René in Letters of Two Brides by Honoré de Balzac.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** René, little René

**First appearance:** 0003-i-louise-de-chaulieu-to-ren-e-de-maucombe

## Who they are

A historical king of Provence, referenced in the narrative.

## Relationships

### [Don Fernand](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/don_fernand)

_family_

Don Fernand is the son of King René, and their relationship is strained by political and personal conflicts.

### [Renée de Maucombe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/renee_de_maucombe)

_family_

King René is Renée's father, a loving but traditional parent who arranges her marriage.

### [Louise de Chaulieu](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/louise_de_chaulieu)

_social_

King René is an acquaintance of Louise through his daughter Renée, and they interact politely.

## In the story

### [XLV: Renée to Louise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/chapters/xlv-ren-e-to-louise)

Referenced as 'little Armand', Renée's son, who is described as princely and independent.

### [XLVII: Renée to Louise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/chapters/xlvii-ren-e-to-louise)

Mentioned as 'little René' (Armand), who speaks of his godmother Louise.

### [LI: The Comtesse de l’Estorade to Mme. Marie Gaston](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/chapters/li-the-comtesse-de-l-estorade-to-mme-marie-gaston)

Renée's younger son, destined for the navy, described as cunning and determined.

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