The Count of Monte Cristo · Character
General Flavien de Quesnel
A Bonapartist general killed in a duel by Villefort, father of Franz.
minor
Also known as General Quesnel, General d'Épinay, General de Quesnel
First appearance: The Corsican Ogre
General Flavien de Quesnel shows up with force in The Corsican Ogre. The page is where that presence becomes real.
General Quesnel is mentioned as having been assassinated, possibly by Bonapartists, linking to the conspiracy.
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In The Corsican Ogre: General Quesnel is mentioned as having been assassinated, possibly by Bonapartists, linking to the conspiracy. Later, in Father and Son: General Quesnel is mentioned as having been lured to a…
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- Morrel family circle
- Count's allies and targets
- Roman bandit group
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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