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Van Does

A minor character, possibly a friend or associate, mentioned briefly.

minor

Also known as van Does

First appearance: xxvii thence to rotterdam

Van Does shows up with force in Dawn. The page is where that presence becomes real.

General in command of the forces; has his work cut out in the conspiracy.
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In Dawn: General in command of the forces; has his work cut out in the conspiracy. Later, in XLI: “Vengeance Is Mine”: Mentioned among…

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MOMaurice of Nas…NBNicolaes Beres…MVMynheer van de…WIWillemGBGilda BeresteynVDVan Does

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Background Figures
  • Main Plot Characters
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Van Does in xxvii thence to rotterdam