# Monsieur de Balibari — The Luck of Barry Lyndon character guide

> Monsieur de Balibari in The Luck of Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Balibari, the Chevalier de Balibari, Chevalier de Balibari

**First appearance:** 0011-x-more-runs-of-luck

## Who they are

Mysterious gambler and possible relative of Barry at European courts.

## In the story

### [Barry Leads a Garrison Life, and Finds Many Friends There](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/chapters/vii-barry-leads-a-garrison-life-and-finds-many-friends-there)

The splendidly dressed gentleman with a patch over one eye, whose features resemble Barry's; Barry reveals his true identity to him.

### [Barry's Adieu to Military Profession](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/chapters/viii-barry-s-adieu-to-military-profession)

Barry's uncle, a professional gambler and spy who uses his nephew as an assistant in his schemes.

### [IX: I Appear in a Manner Becoming My Name and Lineage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/chapters/ix-i-appear-in-a-manner-becoming-my-name-and-lineage)

Barry's uncle and partner in gambling; described as a devotee and martinet at play, but lacking Barry's daring.

### [More Runs of Luck](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/chapters/x-more-runs-of-luck)

Barry's uncle and partner in schemes; advises on the gambling entrapment.

### [XI: In Which the Luck Goes Against Barry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/chapters/xi-in-which-the-luck-goes-against-barry)

Barry's uncle; deals cards at the faro bank and is also placed under arrest.

### [XV: I Pay Court to My Lady Lyndon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/chapters/xv-i-pay-court-to-my-lady-lyndon)

Barry's uncle, the Chevalier de Balibari; provides strategic advice from Brussels on how to win Lady Lyndon.

### [I Provide Nobly for My Family](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_luck_of_barry_lyndon_se/chapters/xvi-i-provide-nobly-for-my-family)

Barry's uncle; mentioned as recipient of Barry's triumphant letter about the marriage.

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