# Fernand Mondego — The Count of Monte Cristo character guide > Fernand Mondego in The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Fernand, Count of Morcerf, Comte de Morcerf, Colonel Fernand **First appearance:** 0002-iii-the-catalans ## Snapshot The Catalan who wanted Mercédès, posted the letter that buried his rival, and climbed through betrayal to become Count of Morcerf. ## Who they are He is the rival whose jealousy sets the whole machine in motion: a fisherman who rises to general and peer of France by selling his honor in Greece and Spain as readily as he sold Edmond. In his own house he is a pale, watching figure behind curtains, measuring his son's duel and his wife's silences for signs of his own ruin. He matters because he is the first target of the Count's return — and the proof that the man who took everything can lose it just as fast. ## In the story ### [The Catalans](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/iii-the-catalans) Consumed by jealousy and rage after Mercédès chooses Edmond; later joins Danglars and Caderousse, where his resentment is exploited. ### [Conspiracy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/iv-conspiracy) Consumed by jealousy over Mercédès, he retrieves the crumpled denunciation letter and agrees to act against Dantès. ### [The Marriage Feast](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/v-the-marriage-feast) Jealous rival of Dantès, visibly tormented during the feast and complicit in the plot against him. ### [The Evening of the Betrothal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/ix-the-evening-of-the-betrothal) Fernand remains by Mercédès' side throughout the night, though she is oblivious to his presence, consumed by her sorrow for Edmond. ### [The Hundred Days](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xiii-the-hundred-days) Enlists in the army during the last conscription, hoping that Dantès' absence will allow him to win Mercédès. He contemplates killing Dantès but ultimately does not commit suicide. ### [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 Fernand is implicit in his hardened resolve and desire for revenge. ### [The Pont du Gard Inn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xxvi-the-pont-du-gard-inn) Listed as a friend and rival of Dantès, but Caderousse suggests he was involved in the betrayal. ### [The Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xxvii-the-story) Jealous of Edmond, he helps Danglars denounce him; marries Mercédès and becomes Count of Morcerf. ### [The Presentation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xli-the-presentation) Receives Monte Cristo warmly; discusses his military and political career; offers to take the count to the Chamber; is charmed by Monte Cristo's manners. ### [Robert le Diable](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/liii-robert-le-diable) Now the Count of Morcerf, he visits the Danglars' box and is confronted by Haydée's reaction, which Monte Cristo deliberately stages. ### [A Flurry in Stocks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/liv-a-flurry-in-stocks) Mentioned as the Comte de Morcerf, who desires Albert's marriage to Eugénie Danglars, in contrast to his wife's opposition. ### [LXXVIII: We Hear from Yanina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxxviii-we-hear-from-yanina) Visits Danglars in uniform to formally request Eugénie's hand for Albert. ### [Beauchamp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxxxiv-beauchamp) Revealed as the traitor who surrendered the castle of Yanina for two million crowns. ### [The Trial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxxxvi-the-trial) The Count of Morcerf, accused of treason and murder; he is confronted by Haydée and convicted by the House of Peers. ### [The Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxxxix-the-night) Referred to as the fisherman Fernand who posted the letter that led to Dantès' arrest; his betrayal is central to the Count's vengeance. ### [Mother and Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xci-mother-and-son) Fernand is seen briefly behind a curtain and later leaves in a carriage; his presence drives Albert and Mercédès to depart. ### [The Suicide](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/xcii-the-suicide) Confronted by Monte Cristo, learns his true identity, and returns home to find his family has left him. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/characters/fernand_mondego - 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