The Luck of Barry Lyndon · Character
Chevalier de Magny
A quick-tempered French gambler and court favorite whose easy money and fatal carelessness make him Barry's rival at the faro table and pawn of the police.
supporting
Also known as Monsieur de Magny, Magny, Old Magny, Maxime, Maxime de Magny, de Magny
First appearance: ix i appear in a manner becoming my name and lineage
As a supporting figure in The Luck of Barry Lyndon, Chevalier de Magny is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Intended husband of Countess Ida; Barry's gambling victim, deeply in debt and compromised.
Chevalier de Magny first appears in 0010 ix i appear in a manner becoming my name and lineage.
With Princess Olivia (romantic): The Chevalier de Magny is Princess Olivia's lover, engaging in a passionate but secret affair. With Countess Ida (romantic): The Chevalier de Magny courts Countess Ida as a secondary romantic interest, creating a love triangle. With Barry Lyndon (rivalry): Barry Lyndon and the Chevalier de Magny are rivals for Lady Lyndon's fortune and affection, leading to bitter conflict.
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Character Web
31 connectionsA slice of how Chevalier de Magny sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Romantic
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Central characters and rivals
- Minor characters and historical figures
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This passage marks the dramatic climax because Redmond Barry reaches the absolute peak of his self-satisfactio…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Princess Olivia
romantic · positive
The Chevalier de Magny is Princess Olivia's lover, engaging in a passionate but secret… How this plays out →
- Countess Ida
romantic · ambivalent
- Barry Lyndon
rivalry · negative
- Prince Victor
rivalry · negative
- Princess Olivia
romantic · positive
The Chevalier de Magny is Princess Olivia's lover, engaging in a passionate but secret… How this plays out →
- Princess Olivia
romantic · positive
The Chevalier de Magny is Princess Olivia's lover, engaging in a passionate but secret… How this plays out →
- Prince Victor
rivalry · negative
- Countess Ida
romantic · ambivalent
- Barry Lyndon
rivalry · negative
- Prince Victor
rivalry · negative
Relationship notes
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Chevalier de Magny appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Chevalier de Magny in ix i appear in a manner becoming my name and lineage