# Parisians in the Country — Character guide

> Key figures in Parisians in the Country by Honoré de Balzac.

- [Dinah de la Baudraye](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/dinah_de_la_baudraye.md): A brilliant, ambitious provincial woman who becomes the central figure in a love triangle and literary circle.
- [Étienne Lousteau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/etienne_lousteau.md): A Parisian journalist and writer who becomes Dinah's lover and a key figure in her life.
- [Gaudissart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/gaudissart.md): A traveling salesman and later baron whose comic adventures open the book.
- [Monsieur Gravier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/monsieur_gravier.md): A local landowner and admirer of Dinah, often involved in provincial society.
- [Monsieur de Clagny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/monsieur_de_clagny.md): A provincial magistrate and devoted admirer of Dinah.
- [Baron de la Baudraye](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/baron_de_la_baudraye.md): Dinah's elderly, miserly husband who owns the estate of La Baudraye.
- [Horace Bianchon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/horace_bianchon.md): A celebrated Parisian doctor and friend of Lousteau, appearing in social scenes.
- [Bixiou](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/bixiou.md): A sharp-tongued Parisian caricaturist and wit who visits the provinces.
- [Jenny Courand](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/jenny_courand.md): A young woman involved in the provincial social scene.
- [Olympia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/olympia.md): A duchess mentioned in relation to a literary work.
- [Paquita](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/paquita.md): A local woman from Sancerre who appears briefly.
- [Madame Margaritis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/madame_margaritis.md): An elderly provincial woman, mother of Margaritis.
- [Margaritis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/margaritis.md): A half-mad local eccentric who interacts with Gaudissart.
- [Chevalier de Beauvoir](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/chevalier_de_beauvoir.md): A minor nobleman appearing in social gatherings.
- [Béga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/bega.md): A hapless character mentioned in passing.
- [Anna Grossetête](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/anna_grossetete.md): A young woman from a neighboring estate.
- [Nathan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/nathan.md): A writer and friend of Lousteau from Paris.
- [Didine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/didine.md): A pet name or nickname for a female character.
- [Madame Schontz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/madame_schontz.md): A Parisian courtesan mentioned in Lousteau's circle.
- [Jan Diaz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/jan_diaz.md): A Spanish character referenced in the narrative.
- [Pamela Migeon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/pamela_migeon.md): A servant or local girl in the household.
- [Malaga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/malaga.md): A dancer or performer mentioned in Parisian scenes.
- [Présidente de Boirouge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/presidente_de_boirouge.md): The wife of the local president of the court.
- [Vicomte de Chargeboeuf](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/vicomte_de_chargeboeuf.md): A visiting nobleman in the provincial society.
- [Milaud](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/milaud.md): A lawyer or notary from Nevers, related to the Baudraye family.
- [Fanny Beaupré](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/fanny_beaupr%C3%A9.md): An actress or courtesan in Parisian society.
- [Madame Gorju](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/madame_gorju.md): A local woman in the provincial setting.
- [Ellénore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/ellenore.md): A character from a literary reference within the story.
- [Président Boirouge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/president_boirouge.md): The local president of the court in Sancerre.
- [Lubin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/lubin.md): A servant or minor character in the household.
- [Baronne de Fontaine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/baronne_de_fontaine.md): A noblewoman mentioned in social contexts.
- [Camille Maupin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/camille_maupin.md): A pseudonymous female writer referenced in literary circles.
- [Florine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/florine.md): An actress and courtesan in Parisian society.
- [du Tillet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parisians_in_the_country_se/characters/du_tillet.md): A banker and his wife, part of the Parisian social set.

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