# Don Alejandro Vega — The Mark of Zorro character guide

> Don Alejandro Vega in The Mark of Zorro by Johnston McCulley.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Don Alejandro, Don Alejandro Vega

**First appearance:** 0023-xxiv-at-the-hacienda-of-don-alejandro

## Who they are

Wealthy father of Don Diego Vega who owns a hacienda.

## In the story

### [XXIV: At the Hacienda of Don Alejandro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mark_of_zorro_se/chapters/xxiv-at-the-hacienda-of-don-alejandro)

Head of the Vega family, disappointed in his son's lack of spirit, and threatens to leave his wealth to the Franciscans if Diego does not marry within a quarter year.

### [A League Is Formed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mark_of_zorro_se/chapters/xxv-a-league-is-formed)

Initially challenges Zorro but later supports the league, though he grieves that his son Diego lacks the courage to join.

### [The Fox at Bay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mark_of_zorro_se/chapters/xxxvii-the-fox-at-bay)

Don Alejandro arrives at the plaza and begins questioning men about the cause of the tumult, though he does not participate in the siege.

### [The Man Unmasked](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mark_of_zorro_se/chapters/xxxviii-the-man-unmasked)

Stands behind the caballeros, threatens the governor, and embraces his son after the unmasking.

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