# John of Barneveld — The Laughing Cavalier character guide

> John of Barneveld in The Laughing Cavalier by Baroness Orczy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Barneveld

**First appearance:** 0003-i-new-year-s-eve

## Who they are

Historical figure, referenced as a former friend of Stoutenburg.

## In the story

### [The Prologue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_laughing_cavalier_se/chapters/the-prologue)

Mentioned as the executed father of Stoutenburg and Groeneveld, whose death sparked the conspiracy.

### [Brother and Sister](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_laughing_cavalier_se/chapters/v-brother-and-sister)

Referenced in the context of the conspiracy's justification for revenge against the Prince of Orange.

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