# Raoul de Château-Renaud — The Count of Monte Cristo character guide

> Raoul de Château-Renaud in The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Château-Renaud, Raoul, de Château-Renaud

**First appearance:** 0038-xxxix-the-guests

## Who they are

A French nobleman and friend of Albert, known for his wit and dueling skill.

## In the story

### [The Guests](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xxxix-the-guests)

Mentioned as having offered four hundred louis for Debray's horse.

### [The Breakfast](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xl-the-breakfast)

Tells the story of his rescue by Morrel during the African campaign; praises Monte Cristo's frankness.

### [The Insult](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxxxviii-the-insult)

Present at the Opera as a witness to the confrontation, offering his support to Albert.

### [Danglars' Signature](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/civ-danglars-signature)

Present at Valentine's funeral, recalling her recent appearance at the contract signing.

### [The Assizes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/cix-the-assizes)

A young nobleman present at the trial, skeptical of the rumors about Edward de Villefort.

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