# Baron Danglars — The Count of Monte Cristo character guide > Baron Danglars in The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Danglars, M. Danglars, the Baron Danglars **First appearance:** 0000-i-marseilles-the-arrival ## Snapshot The jealous supercargo who wrote the denunciation, then parlayed betrayal into a banking fortune and the title of baron. ## Who they are He is the accountant's mind behind the plot — the man who resented Dantès's promotion enough to compose the letter and let others deliver it. By the time the Count arrives in Paris, Danglars is a baron of finance, married into a household of quiet infidelities and loud debts, and confident that money answers everything. He matters because he is the Count's most patient target: a man whose ruin must be engineered through his own greed, credit by credit. ## In the story ### [I: Marseilles—The Arrival](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/i-marseilles-the-arrival) Supercargo on the Pharaon; subtly tries to undermine Dantès by mentioning a letter from Captain Leclère to Morrel. ### [Father and Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/ii-father-and-son) Observes from outside, conspires with Caderousse out of jealousy of Edmond's prospects. ### [The Catalans](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/iii-the-catalans) Observes Fernand's misery and begins to scheme against Dantès, seeing an opportunity to ruin him. ### [Conspiracy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/iv-conspiracy) Orchestrates the conspiracy against Dantès, writing the denunciation with his left hand to disguise his handwriting. ### [The Marriage Feast](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/v-the-marriage-feast) The supercargo who orchestrated the false accusation against Dantès and later maneuvers to take command of the Pharaon. ### [The Evening of the Betrothal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/ix-the-evening-of-the-betrothal) Danglars is content and joyous, having successfully eliminated his rival Dantès and secured his own position on the Pharaon. ### [The King's Closet at the Tuileries](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/x-the-king-s-closet-at-the-tuileries) M. Dandré, the minister of police, enters to report on the latest intelligence from Elba, downplaying the threat. ### [The Hundred Days](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xiii-the-hundred-days) Fearing Dantès' return and vengeance, he quits the sea and enters the service of a Spanish merchant, leaving Marseilles for Madrid. ### [The Smugglers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xxii-the-smugglers) Not directly present, but Dantès' past betrayal by Danglars is implicit in his transformation and cautious demeanor. ### [The Pont du Gard Inn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xxvi-the-pont-du-gard-inn) Named as one of Dantès' friends and a recipient of the diamond's proceeds, though Caderousse implies he is a traitor. ### [The Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xxvii-the-story) Writes the denunciation letter against Edmond; later refuses to help Caderousse. ### [The Prison Register](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xxviii-the-prison-register) His original accusation against Dantès is discovered and taken by the Englishman from the prison register. ### [The Guests](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xxxix-the-guests) Mentioned as having made a million on the Bourse due to early intelligence. ### [Monsieur Bertuccio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xlii-monsieur-bertuccio) Mentioned as the recipient of the first engraved visiting card from the Count. ### [Unlimited Credit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xlvi-unlimited-credit) Visits Monte Cristo to open a credit account, is awed by the count's wealth, and invites him to meet his wife. ### [The Dappled Grays](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xlvii-the-dappled-grays) Hosts Monte Cristo, reveals he sold his wife's horses for profit, showing his mercenary nature. ### [Robert le Diable](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/liii-robert-le-diable) Though not present in the box, his wife and daughter attend the opera; the box is offered through him. ### [A Flurry in Stocks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/liv-a-flurry-in-stocks) Mentioned as the banker and father of Eugénie; his stock profits and speculative dealings are discussed by Debray and Albert. ### [Andrea Cavalcanti](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lvi-andrea-cavalcanti) Mentioned as the banker who will pay Andrea's allowance; Monte Cristo plans to introduce the Cavalcantis to him at the dinner. ### [LXI: How a Gardener May Get Rid of the Dormice That Eat His Peaches](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxi-how-a-gardener-may-get-rid-of-the-dormice-that-eat-his-peaches) Indirectly affected; the altered telegraph signal leads to a false news report that causes him to lose a million francs. ### [Ghosts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxii-ghosts) Present as a guest, he appears thoughtful and mechanically destroys an orange-tree, hinting at his financial worries. ### [The Dinner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxiii-the-dinner) Present at the dinner but more interested in business talk; he discusses a railway project with Major Cavalcanti in the garden, showing indifference to the dramatic tension. ### [The Beggar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxiv-the-beggar) Fascinated by Major Cavalcanti and his son, he offers them a ride and plans to meet them on business. ### [A Conjugal Scene](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxv-a-conjugal-scene) Confronts his wife about her financial dealings and demands repayment for losses on the Spanish loan. ### [Matrimonial Projects](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxvi-matrimonial-projects) Anxious about financial losses from Spanish affairs and Trieste bankruptcy; discusses his wife's speculative ventures and Cavalcanti's account. ### [LXVIII: A Summer Ball](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxviii-a-summer-ball) Mentioned as having dined with Monte Cristo and as being eager to marry off his daughter Eugénie. ### [The Ball](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxx-the-ball) Approaches Monte Cristo and Albert, expressing indifference to his title. He is visibly disturbed by Monte Cristo's news of the Frankfurt bankers' bankruptcy, which affects his own finances. ### [Progress of Cavalcanti the Younger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxxvi-progress-of-cavalcanti-the-younger) Frustrated by Albert's lack of interest, he pressures Monte Cristo to mediate with the Morcerf family about the marriage. ### [Haydée](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxxvii-hayd-e) Mentioned as favoring Andrea Cavalcanti over Albert for his daughter's hand, and having a misunderstanding with Debray. ### [LXXVIII: We Hear from Yanina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxxviii-we-hear-from-yanina) Hesitates to agree to the marriage, citing recent unforeseen circumstances. ### [The Room of the Retired Baker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxxxi-the-room-of-the-retired-baker) Accepts Andrea's marriage proposal after learning of his supposed inheritance, contrasting his earlier rejection of Morcerf. ### [The Burglary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxxxii-the-burglary) Recipient of the letter written by Caderousse, which reveals Benedetto's true identity as a fugitive. ### [Beauchamp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxxxiv-beauchamp) Mentioned in connection with the planned marriage of his daughter to Andrea Cavalcanti. ### [The Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxxxv-the-journey) Mentioned as having seen Caderousse in Marseilles and as the father of Eugénie, who is set to marry Andrea Cavalcanti. ### [The Challenge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxxxvii-the-challenge) Admits to writing to Yanina for information about Morcerf, but claims he was prompted by Monte Cristo; defends himself with fear and self-interest. ### [The Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxxxix-the-night) Mentioned as the author of the incriminating letter against Edmond Dantès. ### [Father and Daughter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xcv-father-and-daughter) Paces the drawing-room in unease, reveals his financial ruin and desperate need for Eugénie's marriage to Andrea Cavalcanti to restore his credit. ### [The Contract](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xcvi-the-contract) The father of the bride, he signs the contract and is shocked when Andrea is revealed as a galley-slave and murderer. ### [The Departure for Belgium](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xcvii-the-departure-for-belgium) Danglars remains closeted in his study making a statement to the police after the scandal, and by the end of the chapter he no longer has a daughter. ### [Danglars' Signature](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/civ-danglars-signature) Forced to pay Monte Cristo five million francs in bonds; later deceives M. de Boville and plans to flee Paris. ### [Dividing the Proceeds](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/cvi-dividing-the-proceeds) Danglars has fled France, leaving a letter for his wife explaining his departure and blaming her for their financial ruin. ### [Peppino](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/cxiv-peppino) Travels to Rome, visits Thomson & French, is captured by bandits and imprisoned in the catacombs, where he calculates his ransom. ### [Luigi Vampa’s Bill of Fare](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/cxv-luigi-vampa-s-bill-of-fare) Awakens in captivity, initially relieved his valuables are intact, then subjected to extortion for food. ### [The Pardon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/cxvi-the-pardon) Danglars is imprisoned, starved, and forced to pay millions for food. He experiences profound physical and psychological suffering, leading to repentance and a complete breakdown. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/characters/danglars - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/characters