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The Man of Destiny · Character

The Lieutenant

A young French officer carrying dispatches, torn between military obedience and the plain demands of his own honor.

supporting

Also known as Lieutenant, Lieutenant Crowing, Lieutenant That, Lieutenant Petrified, Lieutenant Honor bright

First appearance: The Man of Destiny

As a supporting figure in The Man of Destiny, The Lieutenant is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Napoleon's subordinate, present during the dinner and discussion, and later involved in the confrontation with the lady.
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The Lieutenant rides into Tavazzano with orders for the General and a soldier's naive faith in the honesty of his superiors. Confronted with the gap between what he has been told and what he can see, he becomes an…

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GGGiuseppe GrandiNBNapoleon Bonap…TLThe LadyEXExcellencyTAThe AustriansTLThe Lieutenant

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Napoleon's Inner Circle
  • Protagonist
  • External Opponents and Context

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