# Gilles de Rais — Là-Bas character guide

> Gilles de Rais in Là-Bas by J.-K. Huysmans.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Gilles, Undoubtedly Gilles, de Rais

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

Historical figure and serial killer, central to Durtal's research and fantasies.

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