The Vicomte de Bragelonne · Character
Guénaud
The physician attending Cardinal Mazarin.
minor
Also known as M. Guénaud
First appearance: Guénaud
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The learned and circumspect physician who delivers the fatal diagnosis to Mazarin, refusing to be swayed by the cardinal's power or promises.
Guénaud first appears in 0046 43 gu naud.
In Guénaud: The learned and circumspect physician who delivers the fatal diagnosis to Mazarin, refusing to be swayed by the cardinal's power or promises.
Later, in Agony: The physician who predicts Mazarin's death and maintains discretion about the cardinal's condition.
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- Minor courtiers, servants, and historical figures
- Fouquet's inner circle
- Central political and personal players
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