# Hampl — The Absolute at Large character guide

> Hampl in The Absolute at Large by Karel Čapek.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** General Hampl

**First appearance:** 0023-xxiv-the-napoleon-of-the-mountain-brigade

## Who they are

General involved in the military conflicts fueled by the Absolute.

## In the story

### [The Battle of Hradec Králové](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/chapters/xxvi-the-battle-of-hradec-kr-lov)

A poor tailor and adventurer who returns to Hradec Králové, agitates against the city council, and stages a coup to become mayor.

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