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M. le Marquis de Montorgueil

The head of the Montorgueil family, an aristocrat.

minor

Also known as Marquis, M. le Marquis

First appearance: i

M. le Marquis de Montorgueil shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The old Marquis is also expected to possibly bring the papers to the château.
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M. le Marquis de Montorgueil first appears in 0001 i.

In V: The old Marquis is also expected to possibly bring the papers to the château.

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LCLucile ClametteCCCitizen Chauve…ETEtienneMCM. ChambertinHDHenri de Monto…MLM. le Marquis de Mon…

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor characters and aristocrats
  • Protagonist
  • Diverse minor characters and families

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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