# Marshal Strakencz — The Prisoner of Zenda character guide

> Marshal Strakencz in The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Strakencz, Marshall Strakencz, old Strakencz

**First appearance:** 0006-vii-his-majesty-sleeps-in-strelsau

## Who they are

Old military commander loyal to the King.

## Relationships

### [Princess Flavia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/princess_flavia)

_professional_

Marshal Strakencz is a high-ranking military officer who advises and protects Flavia as part of his duty to the crown.

### [Black Michael](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/black_michael)

_rivalry_

Marshal Strakencz remains loyal to the true king, making him an adversary to Michael's usurpation.

### [Black Michael](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/black_michael)

_rivalry_

Marshal Strakencz remains loyal to the true king, making him an adversary to Michael's usurpation.

## In the story

### [The Adventures of an Understudy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/chapters/v-the-adventures-of-an-understudy)

Greets Rassendyll at the station, rides beside him, and orders the Cuirassiers to protect him.

### [Hunting a Very Big Boar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/chapters/xi-hunting-a-very-big-boar)

Sworn to protect Flavia and, if necessary, proclaim her queen; receives Rassendyll's trust and orders.

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