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Napoleon

French emperor mentioned as a historical comparison.

minor

Also known as Napoleon the Great

First appearance: part i the life of vi ra pavlovna in her parents family

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BBVPViéra PavlovnaMAMarya Alekséye…MIMikhaïl Ivanui…DDNANapoleon

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  • Extended minor characters
  • Central progressive circle
  • Protagonist
  • Vera's oppressive family

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