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Léon Giraud

A philosopher and member of the Cénacle.

minor

Also known as Giraud, Léon

First appearance: part ii a distinguished provincial at paris

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COCoralieDMDe MarsayNANathanBÉBéréniceLCLucien ChardonLGLéon Giraud

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Angoulême Printers and Rivals
  • Parisian High Society Figures
  • Parisian Journalists and Publishers
  • Miscellaneous Supporting Characters
  • Protagonist

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See Léon Giraud in part ii a distinguished provincial at paris