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Castanet

A Camisard leader mentioned in the historical narrative.

minor

First appearance: the country of the camisards

Castanet shows up with force in Across the Lozère. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Noted as a partisan leader with a voluminous peruke and taste for controversial divinity.
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MAMaryTCThe CamisardsTEThe EnglishSÉSéguierCACavalierCACastanet

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Historical and Nautical References
  • Camisard and Religious Figures
  • Extended Cast of Travels and History
  • Scottish and French Figures

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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