# Major Bartolomeo Cavalcanti — The Count of Monte Cristo character guide

> Major Bartolomeo Cavalcanti in The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Major Cavalcanti, Bartolomeo Cavalcanti, old Cavalcanti

**First appearance:** 0054-lv-major-cavalcanti

## Who they are

An elderly Italian nobleman paid to pose as Andrea's father.

## In the story

### [Major Cavalcanti](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lv-major-cavalcanti)

Arrives at Monte Cristo's home posing as a wealthy Italian nobleman, eager to play the role of Andrea's father in exchange for money and social standing.

### [Andrea Cavalcanti](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lvi-andrea-cavalcanti)

An impostor paid 50,000 francs to act as Andrea's father; he plays along with the scheme and plans to leave Paris soon.

### [The Beggar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxiv-the-beggar)

Impressing Danglars with his demeanor and wealth, he is taken into Danglars' carriage.

### [Matrimonial Projects](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_count_of_monte_cristo_se/chapters/lxvi-matrimonial-projects)

Visits Danglars to finalize business, opening an account for his son Andrea with a monthly allowance.

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