# The Marchioness — Candide character guide

> The Marchioness in Candide by Voltaire.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0023-xxii-what-happened-in-france-to-candide-and-martin

## Who they are

A Parisian noblewoman who hosts Candide and attempts to seduce him.

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