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Grandfather Wieland

Clara's grandfather, a religious enthusiast whose story is recounted.

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Also known as my grandfather, My grandfather

First appearance: wieland

Grandfather Wieland shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Clara's grandfather, a younger son from Saxony, who married a merchant's daughter and became a founder of the German Theatre.
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Grandfather Wieland first appears in 0002 wieland.

In I: Clara's grandfather, a younger son from Saxony, who married a merchant's daughter and became a founder of the German Theatre.

Later, in II: Mentioned as the father of the elder Wieland, though not present in this chapter.

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TEThe elder Wiel…LWLeonard WeiseTWTheodore WielandCWClara WielandGWGrandfather Wieland

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