# M. Necker — Scaramouche character guide

> M. Necker in Scaramouche by Rafael Sabatini.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Necker, the wonderful M. Necker

**First appearance:** 0029-vii-politicians

## Who they are

The French finance minister, a historical figure mentioned in the narrative.

## In the story

### [Omnes Omnibus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/viii-omnes-omnibus)

Referenced as a minister whose counsels of reform were opposed by Privilege, and whose hand was strengthened by the protest in Nantes.

### [II: Quos Deus Vult Perdere](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/ii-quos-deus-vult-perdere)

The Swiss banker whose effigy was smashed by the crowd; his genius is referenced in relation to the economic crisis.

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