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Bertuch

A village resident who appears at the Herrenhof.

minor

Also known as Bertuch

First appearance: xvi

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In Petitions: Allows the father to sit on his property near the Castle; was a former…

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See Bertuch in xvi

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  • Other

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  • K.'s associates and Castle officials
  • Amalia's family and officials

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See Bertuch in xvi