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M. Barillon

The French ambassador to England, a key player in secret diplomacy.

minor

Also known as Barillon

First appearance: x may 1670

M. Barillon shows up with force in The Most Noble the Marquis. The page is where that presence becomes real.

French ambassador involved in the treaty negotiations that Charles finds unsatisfactory.
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In The Most Noble the Marquis: French ambassador involved in the treaty negotiations that Charles finds unsatisfactory. Later, in VIII: The Amiable Mr. Milward Again: Mentioned by Milward as having warned about…

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DADavidMCMr. CherrywoodSTSir Thomas Cli…MCMr. ChiffinchSHSydney HarcourtMBM. Barillon

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  • Other

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  • Extended Cast of Intrigue
  • Court and Conspirators

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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