# The Baron of Thunder-ten-tronckh — Candide character guide

> The Baron of Thunder-ten-tronckh in Candide by Voltaire.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** The Baron, Baron, the Jesuit Baron de Thunder-ten-tronckh, Westphalian Baron

**First appearance:** 0001-candide

## Who they are

Cunégonde's brother, a Jesuit in Paraguay who opposes Candide's marriage to his sister.

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