De Villefort Sr. — The Count of Monte Cristo Character Profile

About De Villefort Sr.

The former recipient of the incriminating letter from Napoleon. His political past and refusal to acknowledge it force his son to unjustly bury Edmond alive to protect his judicial career, directly triggering the entire revenge narrative.

Quick Facts about De Villefort Sr.

Occupation

politician

De Villefort Sr.'s Known Relations

• Gérard de Villefort — Child

Character Facts

Played by

Lawrence Grant

Appears in

The Count of Monte Cristo (1934)

Role

Minor

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