# Le Duc de Beaufort — The Vicomte de Bragelonne character guide

> Le Duc de Beaufort in The Vicomte de Bragelonne by Alexandre Dumas.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** M. de Beaufort, Duc d'Alméda

**First appearance:** 0239-234-monsieur-de-beaufort

## Who they are

A former Frondeur and grandson of Henry IV, leading an expedition.

## In the story

### [The Last Adieux](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/233-the-last-adieux)

Arrives at Athos's house with his retinue, greeting Athos warmly.

### [Monsieur de Beaufort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/234-monsieur-de-beaufort)

Visits Athos to bid farewell before his expedition to Gigelli, offers to take Raoul as his aide-de-camp, and speaks of his desire to die gloriously.

### [The Inventory of M. de Beaufort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/237-the-inventory-of-m-de-beaufort)

Hosts a chaotic inventory and distribution of his possessions; appoints Raoul as aide-de-camp for the African expedition; displays a carefree and generous demeanor.

### [Promises](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/240-promises)

Leads the expedition to Africa; calls Raoul to his side and speaks kindly to Athos.

### [The Vision of Athos](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/264-the-vision-of-athos)

Appears in the vision as the commander of the expedition; his white horse is seen among the dead.

### [The Bulletin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/266-the-bulletin)

Writes the letter to Athos; commands the battle and attempts to save Raoul, but fails.

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