# Fantômas — Character guide

> Key figures in Fantômas by Pierre Souvestre.

- [Inspector Juve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/detective_juve.md): A brilliant detective pursuing Fantômas, often working with Fandor.
- [Fantômas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/fantomas.md): The master criminal and antagonist, a genius of disguise and evil.
- [Jérôme Fandor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/jerome_fandor.md): A journalist and ally of Juve, deeply involved in the investigation.
- [Lady Beltham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/lady_beltham.md): A mysterious woman connected to Lord Beltham and Fantômas.
- [Princess Sonia Danidoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/princesse_sonia_danidoff.md): A Russian princess who becomes a target of Fantômas.
- [Etienne Rambert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/etienne_rambert.md): A banker and father of Charles, caught in Fantômas's schemes.
- [Charles Rambert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/charles_rambert.md): Son of Etienne Rambert, a young man in peril.
- [Thérèse Auvernois](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/therese_auvernois.md): A young orphaned woman, love interest of Charles Rambert.
- [M. Gurn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/m_gurn.md): A mysterious and moody figure involved in the criminal underworld.
- [Valgrand](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/valgrand.md): An actor and associate of Fantômas, known for his disguises.
- [Lord Beltham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/lord_beltham.md): A wealthy English lord murdered early in the story.
- [Bouzille](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/bouzille.md): A porter and informant in the market, aiding Juve.
- [M. Henri Verbier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/m_henri_verbier.md): An enterprising man whose advances scandalize Thérèse.
- [Charlot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/charlot.md): A bewildered character caught up in events.
- [Mme. Rambert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/mme_rambert.md): Wife of Etienne Rambert, mother of Charles.
- [Hogshead Geoffroy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/hogshead_geoffroy.md): A sturdy, rough character in the criminal milieu.
- [Mademoiselle Jeanne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/mademoiselle_jeanne.md): A young woman who appears in a chapter titled after her.
- [M. Dollon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/dollon.md): A magistrate or official involved in the investigation.
- [Baronne de Vibray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/baronne_de_vibray.md): A noblewoman involved in the social circle.
- [Muller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/muller.md): A character associated with the criminal underworld.
- [Mme. de Langrune](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/mme_de_langrune.md): A noblewoman, possibly the Marquise de Langrune.
- [Marquise de Langrune](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/marquise_de_langrune.md): A noblewoman, possibly related to Mme. de Langrune.
- [M. de Presles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/m_de_presles.md): A man of some standing involved in the plot.
- [Mme. Doulenques](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/mme_doulenques.md): A woman in the story, possibly a housekeeper.
- [Mother Chiquard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/mother_chiquard.md): An old woman who peels potatoes and serves soup.
- [Mealy Benoît](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/mealy_benoit.md): A character with a nickname, likely a criminal.
- [Professor Swelding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/swelding.md): A professor, possibly a scientist or academic.
- [Julot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/julot.md): A minor character in the criminal world.
- [M. Deibler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/deibler.md): The executioner, associated with the scaffold.
- [François Paul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/francois_paul.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or worker.
- [Old Siegenthal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/old_siegenthal.md): An older character, possibly a servant or local.
- [Hervé](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/herve.md): A variant name for Etienne Rambert or a relative.
- [Mr. William Hope](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/mr_william_hope.md): A reverend or gentleman, possibly English.
- [M. Barbey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/barbey.md): A minor character, possibly a police officer.
- [Mme. Simone Holbord](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/mme_simone_holbord.md): A woman, possibly related to Colonel Holbord.
- [Michu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/michu.md): An old man, possibly a servant or local.
- [Comte de Baral](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/comte_de_baral.md): A count, husband of the Comtesse de Baral.
- [Silbertown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/silbertown.md): A minor character, possibly a location name used as a person.
- [Colonel Holbord](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/colonel_holbord.md): A colonel, possibly related to Simone Holbord.
- [Baronne Van den Rosen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/baronne_van_den_rosen.md): A baroness, possibly related to Mme. Van den Rosen.
- [M. Havard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/m_havard.md): A minor character, possibly a police officer.
- [M. Morin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/m_morin.md): An old man, possibly a servant or local.
- [M. Geoffroy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fant_mas_se/characters/m_geoffroy.md): A minor character, possibly distinct from Hogshead Geoffroy.

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