Niels Lyhne · Character
Councillor Skinnerup
A local official and acquaintance of the Lyhne family.
minor
Also known as Skinnerup
First appearance: iii
Councillor Skinnerup's tie to Niels Lyhne is one of the pressures that moves Niels Lyhne—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Old university friend of Niels's father, a widower with four daughters, a fierce patriot with whom Niels discusses literature.
Councillor Skinnerup first appears in 0004 iii.
With Niels Lyhne (social): An older, respected figure in local society who offers Niels patronage and advice.
In XIII: Old university friend of Niels's father, a widower with four daughters, a fierce patriot with whom Niels discusses literature.
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