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Duc de Châtillon

A French nobleman and military commander.

minor

Also known as Châtillon, de Châtillon

First appearance: The Battle of Charenton

Duc de Châtillon shows up with force in The Ambassadors. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Brings false news of King Charles I's salvation; challenged to a duel by Aramis.
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In The Ambassadors: Brings false news of King Charles I's salvation; challenged to a duel by Aramis. Later, in The Three Lieutenants of the Generalissimo: Leaves the Duc de Beaufort's residence, exchanges words with…

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LDLord de WinterMDMadame de Guém…ATAthosAOAnne of AustriaBEBeaufortDDDuc de Châtillon

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • French Nobility and Commanders
  • Frondeurs and Royal Court
  • Supporting Characters and Historical Figures
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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