# Grand Duke Constantine — Memoirs of a Revolutionist character guide

> Grand Duke Constantine in Memoirs of a Revolutionist by Peter Kropotkin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Grand Duke Constantine, Constantine

**First appearance:** 0033-i

## Who they are

Tsar's brother, involved in reform efforts.

## Relationships

### [Peter Kropotkin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_revolutionist_se/characters/peter_kropotkin)

_professional_

Grand Duke Constantine was a member of the imperial family and Kropotkin's superior in the military or court, representing authority.

## In the story

### [Stormy Times and Imperial Pageantry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_revolutionist_se/chapters/v)

His young son accidentally ignites the funeral canopy, causing a fire during the litany.

### [Chapter IX: The Tsar and the Court](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_revolutionist_se/chapters/ix)

Considered a leader of the reform party at court; laughed at a general's dislodged wig during a ceremony.

### [The Great Fire and the Turning Point](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_revolutionist_se/chapters/i)

Grand Duke who visits the fire scene and offers to recommend Kropotkin to the governor-general.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_revolutionist_se/chapters/iv)

Visits Kropotkin in his cell, attempting to extract confessions in a familiar tone; later becomes part of a legend about Kropotkin's escape.

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