# Councillor Skinnerup — Niels Lyhne character guide

> Councillor Skinnerup in Niels Lyhne by J. P. Jacobsen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Skinnerup

**First appearance:** 0004-iii

## Who they are

A local official and acquaintance of the Lyhne family.

## Relationships

### [Niels Lyhne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/niels_lyhne_se/characters/niels_lyhne)

_social_

An older, respected figure in local society who offers Niels patronage and advice.

## In the story

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/niels_lyhne_se/chapters/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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