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M. de Nègrepelisse

Madame de Bargeton's father, a provincial nobleman.

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Also known as old M. de Nègrepelisse

First appearance: part i two poets

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DSDavid SéchardTAThe Abbé MarronMDMadame de Barg…MCMadame ChardonMDM. de BargetonMDM. de Nègrepelisse

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Provincial Aristocrats and Gossips
  • Angoulême Printers and Rivals
  • Miscellaneous Supporting Characters

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