# Young Lyhne of Lønborggård — Niels Lyhne character guide

> Young Lyhne of Lønborggård in Niels Lyhne by J. P. Jacobsen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Young Lyhne, Lønborggård

**First appearance:** 0004-iii

## Who they are

Niels's cousin, a landowner and foil to Niels's artistic nature.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/niels_lyhne_se/chapters/i)

The last male scion of the Lyhne family, a man of weary intelligence who marries Bartholine and fails to meet her romantic expectations.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/niels_lyhne_se/chapters/ii)

Niels's father, a practical farmer absorbed in parish affairs, who represents the earthbound, matter-of-fact perspective that contrasts with Bartholine's idealism.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/niels_lyhne_se/chapters/iii)

Edele's brother, who helps care for her during her final illness.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/niels_lyhne_se/chapters/v)

Lyhne arranges for Erik to study with a sculptor in Copenhagen after seeing his sketches.

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