# Fakreddin — Vathek character guide

> Fakreddin in Vathek by William Beckford.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** the pious Fakreddin

**First appearance:** 0001-vathek

## Who they are

A pious emir whose devout household and sheltered family become an unexpected obstacle to the Caliph's restless designs.

## Relationships

### [Vathek](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vathek_se/characters/vathek)

_rivalry_

Fakreddin is the father of Nouronihar and Gulchenrouz, who opposes Vathek's influence over his family.

### [Nouronihar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vathek_se/characters/nouronihar)

_family_

Fakreddin is Nouronihar's father, who tries to protect her from Vathek's corrupting influence.

### [Gulchenrouz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vathek_se/characters/gulchenrouz)

_family_

Fakreddin is the uncle and guardian of Gulchenrouz, caring for him after his parents' death.

### [Vathek](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vathek_se/characters/vathek)

_rivalry_

Fakreddin is the father of Nouronihar and Gulchenrouz, who opposes Vathek's influence over his family.

### [Nouronihar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vathek_se/characters/nouronihar)

_family_

Fakreddin is Nouronihar's father, who tries to protect her from Vathek's corrupting influence.

### [Gulchenrouz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vathek_se/characters/gulchenrouz)

_family_

Fakreddin is the uncle and guardian of Gulchenrouz, caring for him after his parents' death.

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