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The Bridge of San Luis Rey · Character

Don Andrés

A wealthy nobleman and patron of Camila Perichole.

minor

Also known as Don Andrés de Ribera

First appearance: the bridge of san luis rey

Don Andrés shows up with force in Part Four: Uncle Pio; Don Jaime. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Viceroy; employs Uncle Pio as a confidential servant and shares a love of Cervantes.
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Don Andrés first appears in 0001 the bridge of san luis rey.

In Part Four: Uncle Pio; Don Jaime: The Viceroy; employs Uncle Pio as a confidential servant and shares a love of Cervantes.

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CPCamila PericholeUPUncle PioCACaptain AlvaradoDMDoña MaríaBJBrother JuniperDADon Andrés

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Peruvian aristocracy and family
  • Protagonist
  • Bridge collapse investigators

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See Don Andrés in the bridge of san luis rey
See Don Andrés in Part Four: Uncle Pio; Don Jaime