# Archangel Michael — The Revolt of the Angels character guide

> Archangel Michael in The Revolt of the Angels by Anatole France.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the beautiful Archangel, The Archangel Michael, Archangel Michael

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

The leader of the loyalist angels in Heaven.

## In the story

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/chapters/xviii)

Commander of Iahveh's forces, known for his calmness and resolution in battle.

### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/chapters/xx)

Not directly present but implied in the celestial hierarchy.

### [The Conclave](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/chapters/xxvi)

Mentioned as Ialdabaoth's best captain, reliant on outdated tactics.

### [XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/chapters/xxxv)

Lays down his flaming sword before Satan in the dream; Satan spares him and returns the sword.

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