# Consul Claudi — Niels Lyhne character guide

> Consul Claudi in Niels Lyhne by J. P. Jacobsen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Consul

**First appearance:** 0004-iii

## Who they are

A wealthy merchant and father of Gerda.

## Relationships

### [Erik Refstrup](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/niels_lyhne_se/characters/erik_refstrup)

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Erik's employer, a businessman who provides him with a position and financial support.

## In the story

### [Erik Refstrup's Return and the Dawning of Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/niels_lyhne_se/chapters/x)

Fennimore's father, who welcomes Niels and Erik to Fjordby and engages in humorous conversation.

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