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Grand Duke Michael

A Russian grand duke encountered during the travels.

minor

Also known as The Grand Duke Michael, Michael, The Grand Duke

First appearance: xviii

Grand Duke Michael shows up with force in XXXVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Hosts the travelers at his palace, escorts them to the Emperor's, and is described as a princely and generous figure.
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Grand Duke Michael first appears in 0020 xviii.

In XXXVII: Hosts the travelers at his palace, escorts them to the Emperor's, and is described as a princely and generous figure.

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In this passage, the narrator reaches the summit of Mount Vesuvius, achieving the physical and narrative goal…

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See Grand Duke Michael in xviii