Simon the Coldheart · Character
Basil of Mordaunt
An English knight serving under Simon.
minor
Also known as Basil
First appearance: part i iii how he went with fulk to shrewsbury
Basil of Mordaunt shows up with force in X: How He Brought Order Into His Lands. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Succeeds Nicholas as captain of the guards, described as easygoing and respected.
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Relationship types
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Character groups
- Simon's household and early life
- Lady Margaret's French allies
- Simon's English retinue
- Protagonist
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See Basil of Mordaunt in part i iii how he went with fulk to shrewsbury