Scaramouche · Character
M. Necker
The French finance minister, a historical figure mentioned in the narrative.
minor
Also known as Necker, the wonderful M. Necker
First appearance: vii politicians
M. Necker shows up with force in Omnes Omnibus. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Referenced as a minister whose counsels of reform were opposed by Privilege, and whose hand was strengthened by the protest in Nantes.
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In Omnes Omnibus: Referenced as a minister whose counsels of reform were opposed by Privilege, and whose hand was strengthened by the protest in Nantes. Later, in II: Quos Deus Vult Perdere: The Swiss banker whose…
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- Other
Character groups
- Historical and Minor Figures
- Nobles and Revolutionaries
- Protagonist
- Commedia dell'Arte Troupe
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André-Louis reaches his emotional and psychological nadir here, confessing he “know[s] nothing, understand[s]…
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