The Count of Monte Cristo · Character
General d'Épinay
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 53
General d'Épinay is a supporting character in The Count of Monte Cristo (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 53
- Books
- 1
General d'Épinay is referenced as a French general whose fate became entangled with the political upheavals of 1815. His death at the hands of Bonapartists marks him as a casualty of the shifting allegiances of post-Napoleonic France.
Description
A French general of the early 19th century, his appearance marked by the formal military bearing and dress appropriate to his rank and era.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Franz is the son of General d'Épinay, who was killed by Noirtier in a duel
Gérard de Villefortpolitical ally
Villefort was allied with General d'Épinay through their shared royalist political views
Fernand Mondegomurderer
Fernand Mondego killed General d'Épinay in a duel, a fact revealed by Noirtier de Villefort, leading to the cancellation of Franz d'Épinay's engagement.
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Noirtier de Villefortpolitical rival and killer
Noirtier killed General d'Épinay in a duel over political differences regarding loyalty to Napoleon versus the restored monarchy
Story so far
BOOK 1The Count of Monte Cristo
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