# Malbihn — The Son of Tarzan character guide

> Malbihn in The Son of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** The Swede, Sven Malbihn, Sven, Swede

**First appearance:** 0005-iv

## Snapshot

A Swedish villain who causes trouble for Korak and Meriem, driven by greed and cowardice.

## Who they are

Malbihn is a Swedish trader whose cowardice and greed lead him to abduct Meriem for ransom. He is easily intimidated and quick to betray others, as seen when he shifts blame to Baynes under Korak's interrogation. His actions set off a chain of events that force Korak to rescue Meriem, establishing him as a recurring antagonist.

## Relationships

### [Meriem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/meriem)

_rivalry_

Malbihn is a villainous antagonist who kidnaps and threatens Meriem, creating a hostile dynamic.

### [Carl Jenssen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/carl_jenssen)

_professional_

Carl Jenssen is a fellow criminal and accomplice to Malbihn, working together in nefarious plots.

### [Morison Baynes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/morison_baynes)

_professional_

Malbihn and Morison Baynes are temporary allies in their schemes involving Meriem, though their trust is fragile.

### [Korak](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/korak)

_rivalry_

Korak and Malbihn are direct enemies, with Malbihn repeatedly threatening Korak and Meriem.

### [Kovudoo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/kovudoo)

_professional_

Kovudoo is a native chief who allies with Malbihn for mutual benefit, often in hostile actions.

### [Carl Jenssen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/carl_jenssen)

_professional_

Carl Jenssen is a fellow criminal and accomplice to Malbihn, working together in nefarious plots.

### [Korak](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/korak)

_rivalry_

Korak and Malbihn are direct enemies, with Malbihn repeatedly threatening Korak and Meriem.

### [Kovudoo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/kovudoo)

_professional_

Kovudoo is a native chief who allies with Malbihn for mutual benefit, often in hostile actions.

### [Meriem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/meriem)

_rivalry_

Malbihn is a villainous antagonist who kidnaps and threatens Meriem, creating a hostile dynamic.

### [Meriem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/meriem)

_rivalry_

Malbihn is a villainous antagonist who kidnaps and threatens Meriem, creating a hostile dynamic.

### [Morison Baynes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/morison_baynes)

_professional_

Malbihn and Morison Baynes are temporary allies in their schemes involving Meriem, though their trust is fragile.

### [Morison Baynes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/morison_baynes)

_professional_

Malbihn and Morison Baynes are temporary allies in their schemes involving Meriem, though their trust is fragile.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/v)

The other Swedish poacher, who advises caution and notes the Sheik's vengeful nature.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xii)

Sven Malbihn, the other Swedish trapper, who accompanies Jenssen and fires at the baboons.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xiii)

Attempts to assault Meriem; stopped by Jenssen; broods angrily and later enters her tent alone.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xiv)

Attempts to assault Meriem, kills Jenssen in a gunfight, and is interrupted by Bwana.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxi)

Abandons his black boy in the clearing; his treachery is deduced by the boy.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxii)

Attempts to recapture Meriem, is knocked unconscious, and later shoots at her.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxiii)

Sees the Sheik and flees in fear, abandoning his pursuit of Meriem.

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxiv)

Confronted by Korak; reveals Meriem is not the Sheik's daughter and that a reward exists; killed by Tantor in revenge for the elephant's mate.

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