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Simon the Coldheart · Character

Charles of Granmere

A French nobleman and ally of Lady Margaret.

minor

Also known as Granmere, Charles

First appearance: part ii ii how he encamped before belr my

Charles of Granmere's tie to Simon the Coldheart is one of the pressures that moves Simon the Coldheart—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Fulk's cousin; hosts Simon in London; delivers Simon's letter to the King; secures a private audience for Simon.
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With Simon the Coldheart (rivalry): Charles is a proud noble who resents Simon's influence and frequently acts as a political adversary. With Simon the Coldheart (rivalry): Charles is a proud noble who resents Simon's…

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See Charles of Granmere in part ii ii how he encamped before belr my

Character Web

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MOMaurice of Gou…JHJohn HollandWOWalter of SantoySTSimon the Cold…FOFulk of MontliceCOCharles of Granmere

Relationship types

  • Rivalry
  • Other

Character groups

  • Lady Margaret's French allies
  • Simon's English retinue
  • Minor allies and background figures
  • Simon's household and early life
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Charles of Granmere in part ii ii how he encamped before belr my

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See Charles of Granmere in part ii ii how he encamped before belr my
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