The Luck of Barry Lyndon · Character
Monsieur de Galgenstein
German nobleman and rival at the court where Barry serves.
minor
Also known as Galgenstein
First appearance: xii tragical history of princess of x
Monsieur de Galgenstein shows up with force in Barry Far from Military Glory. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Prussian recruiter who kidnaps Barry; later hanged as a spy in Strasbourg.
Monsieur de Galgenstein first appears in 0013 xii tragical history of princess of x.
In Barry Far from Military Glory: Prussian recruiter who kidnaps Barry; later hanged as a spy in Strasbourg.
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