# Prince Boguslav Radzivill — The Deluge character guide > Prince Boguslav Radzivill in The Deluge by Henryk Sienkiewicz. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Prince Boguslav, Radzivill, this Prince Boguslav, Boguslav, Prince Radzivill, Join Radzivill, this Radzivill **First appearance:** 0007-i ## Snapshot A vain, calculating Lithuanian prince whose charm and ambition make him the most dangerous Radzivill in a family already steeped in treason. ## Who they are Boguslav arrives at his cousin Yanush's court like a renewal of youth, bearing news of the Elector's schemes and a face he fusses over in the mirror. He is proud as Satan, yet terrified of dying with a traitor's name, and his loyalty shifts with the wind of advantage. His willingness to trade the Commonwealth for a Lithuanian throne makes him the smiling face of betrayal that the Polish cause must survive. ## Relationships ### [Andrei Kmita](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/characters/andrei_kmita) _rivalry_ Andrei Kmita and Prince Boguslav Radzivill are bitter enemies, with Boguslav betraying the Commonwealth and personally wronging Kmita. ### [Olenka Billevich](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/characters/olenka_billevich) _psychological_ Prince Boguslav Radzivill manipulates and pursues Olenka Billevich, using her as a pawn in his schemes against Kmita. ### [Pan Sakovich](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/characters/pan_sakovich) _professional_ Pan Sakovich serves as a loyal subordinate and agent to Prince Boguslav Radzivill, carrying out his treacherous orders. ### [Yan Kazimir](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/characters/yan_kazimir) _rivalry_ Prince Boguslav Radzivill is a traitor and enemy to King Yan Kazimir, plotting to overthrow the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. ### [Pan Michael Volodyovski](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/characters/pan_michael_volodyovski) _rivalry_ Pan Michael Volodyovski is a staunch patriot and enemy of Prince Boguslav Radzivill, opposing his treasonous actions. ### [Zagloba](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/characters/zagloba) _rivalry_ Prince Boguslav Radzivill and Zagloba are adversaries, with Zagloba using his wits to outmaneuver the treacherous prince. ### [Anusia Borzobogati](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/characters/anusia_borzobogati) _psychological_ Prince Boguslav Radzivill manipulates and seduces Anusia Borzobogati, using her affections for his own ends. ### [Kryshtofek Sapyeha](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/characters/kryshtofek_sapyeha) _professional_ Kryshtofek Sapyeha serves as a loyal officer under Prince Boguslav Radzivill, participating in his plots. ### [Yanush Radzivill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/characters/yanush_radzivill) _family_ Prince Boguslav Radzivill and Yanush Radzivill are cousins and co-conspirators in treason against the Commonwealth. ### [Andrei Kmita](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/characters/andrei_kmita) _rivalry_ Andrei Kmita and Prince Boguslav Radzivill are bitter enemies, with Boguslav betraying the Commonwealth and personally wronging Kmita. ### [Zagloba](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/characters/zagloba) _rivalry_ Prince Boguslav Radzivill and Zagloba are adversaries, with Zagloba using his wits to outmaneuver the treacherous prince. ### [Andrei Kmita](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/characters/andrei_kmita) _rivalry_ Andrei Kmita and Prince Boguslav Radzivill are bitter enemies, with Boguslav betraying the Commonwealth and personally wronging Kmita. ## In the story ### [The Deluge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/the-deluge) A cousin of Yanush Radzivill who arrives at Kyedani to support the Swedish alliance, deepening the betrayal. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xiv) Mentioned as having brought a Frenchman to direct the orchestra; his arrival at Kyedani is part of the ongoing events. ### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xv) Mentioned as a potential ally whose regiments and the Elector of Brandenburg could support Yanush Radzivill's cause. ### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xxii) Mentioned as being in Podlyasye with castle squadrons opposing the confederates, awaiting aid from the elector. ### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xxiii) Sends letters via Pan Suhanyets reporting on the confederation in Podlyasye and Swedish victories. ### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xxiv) Mentioned as loitering in Podlyasye; Kmita is to deliver letters and coordinate with him. ### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xxvi) Meets Kmita at Pilvishki, openly discusses his cynical political schemes, including feigning patriotism while secretly aiding the Swedes and plotting against confederates. ### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xxvii) Captured by Kmita, attempts to negotiate his release and shows calm defiance. ### [Chapter XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xxviii) Boguslav has escaped from Kmita's custody, leaving Kmita without proof of his break from the Radzivills. ### [The Disguised Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xxx) Mentioned as a potential pursuer; Kmita's soldiers fear pursuit from him after the earlier seizure. ### [XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xxxiv) Proposes taking Olenka to Tanrogi to use her as leverage against Kmita, and discusses methods to retrieve the letters. ### [XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xxxv) Discusses Sapyeha's letter with Yanush; later publicly accuses Kmita of plotting against King Yan Kazimir. ### [XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xxxviii) Appears in Kmita's nightmare, sneering and supporting Veyhard's words. ### [XLIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xliii) Mentioned by Kmita as a major enemy, contrasted with Kuklinovski. ### [XLVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xlviii) Accused by Kmita of lying about the plot to betray the king; his letter is questioned by the queen. ### [XLIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xlix) Referenced as the source of Kmita's torment, having escaped and spread calumny against him. ### [Chapter L](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/l) Mentioned in the context of his letter, which fuels suspicion against Kmita. ### [LIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/liii) Accused by Kmita of being the chief traitor, inventing the letter against Kmita out of revenge, and revealing his true intentions to destroy the Commonwealth. ### [LVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lvi) Mentioned as the cousin who failed to bring assistance to Yanush Radzivill. ### [LIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lix) Mentioned as Kmita's enemy who removed Olenka; believed to be in Elblang with Karl Gustav. ### [LX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lx) Target of Kmita's expedition; accused of defaming Kmita and delivering castles to the enemy. ### [LXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxiii) Mentioned as the traitor who calumniated Kmita; Sapyeha and Kmita plan to attack him. ### [LXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxiv) Retreating, ill and desperate, losing troops and supplies due to Kmita's harassment. ### [LXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxv) The pursued prince; he is ill and his forces are exhausted. He sends Sakovich as an envoy and holds Soroka captive. ### [LXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxvi) Sick with fever, taunts and threatens Kmita, refuses to release Soroka, and orders the execution. ### [LXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxvii) Antagonist whose forces are trapped by Kmita's Tartars; his infantry is attacked and overwhelmed in the night battle. ### [LXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxix) His division enters the city; he is ill from rage and melancholy after defeat at Yanov; moves to Pomerania with troops. ### [LXXX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxx) Subject of Hassling's story: his obsessive love for Olenka, his proposal and refusal, and his subsequent illness. ### [LXXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxxii) Consumed by desire for Olenka, he struggles between his passions, superstitious fears, and political caution, confiding in Sakovich. ### [LXXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxxiii) Plots a secret marriage to Olenka using a false priest; prepares to march against Sapyeha. ### [LXXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxxiv) Apologizes to Billevich and proposes marriage to Olenka, using political arguments to secure consent for a secret wedding. ### [LXXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxxv) Recovers from illness, plans to march for Podlyasye, discusses seizing Billevich's money, and holds a council of war. ### [LXXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxxvi) Mentioned as the captor and threat; his victories over Sapyeha and Horotkyevich are reported, and he is feared as an invincible power. ### [LXXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxxvii) Prince Boguslav is retreating toward Sokolka, suffering from fever and military setbacks, with his campaign undermined by Babinich's attacks. ### [LXXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxxviii) Returns defeated from Yanov, feverish and irritable; discusses garrison command and Sakovich's marriage plans. ### [LXXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxxix) Writes to Sakovich from the campaign, detailing the fall of Warsaw, the Swedish king's plans, and advising flight to Birji. ### [XC](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xc) Collaborates with Swedish forces, sets a price on Kmita's head, and attempts to trap him. ### [XCI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xci) Kills Roh Kovalski during the battle at Warsaw, saving Karl Gustav. ### [XCIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xciii) Mentioned as having been captured by Babinich at the battle of Prostki. ### [XCV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xcv) Reported freed from captivity; Kmita regrets sparing him earlier. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/characters/prince_boguslav_radzivill - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/characters