# Duke of Lerma — Gil Blas character guide

> Duke of Lerma in Gil Blas by Alain-René Lesage.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Lerma, the cardinal Duke of Lerma

**First appearance:** 0041-x

## Who they are

The powerful first minister of Spain, who employs Gil Blas.

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