The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel · Character
Citizen Gourdon
A minor revolutionary character.
minor
Also known as Gourdon
First appearance: i
Citizen Gourdon shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Authorizes the raid on the château and is later confronted by Chauvelin.
Citizen Gourdon first appears in 0001 i.
In II: Authorizes the raid on the château and is later confronted by Chauvelin.
Later, in III: Accompanies Chauvelin and protests the plan to let Rateau enter Paris freely.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse minor characters and families
- Protagonist
- Minor characters and aristocrats
- Aristocrats and revolutionary allies
- Revolutionaries and the Pimpernel
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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