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Heraclius Billevich

The deceased grandfather of Olenka, whose will sets the plot in motion.

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Also known as Heraclius, Heraclius Billevich, Pan Billevich, Pan Heraclius Billevich, old Billevich, the late Pan Heraclius, Pan Heraclius

First appearance: I

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Deceased under-chamberlain of Upita; his will sets the plot in motion.
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In I: Deceased under-chamberlain of Upita; his will sets the plot in motion. Later, in LXXXII: Appears to Boguslav in a threatening dream,…

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PBPrince Bogusla…OBOlenka BillevichAKAndrei KmitaYBYurek BillevichHBHeraclius Billevich

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