Fernand Mondego

Also known as Фернан, Fernan, Fernand de Morcerf

Major
First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 2

A mature military aristocrat in his mid-forties with prematurely white hair cropped short in military style, contrasting sharply with his dark mustache and eyebrows. His face shows the strain of hidden troubles through deep premature wrinkles and a haughty, proud posture. He wears a formal black suit or ornate general's uniform adorned with the Cross of the Legion of Honor and other orders, projecting an air of authority and concealed suffering.

Gender: male
Age: 20-22
First appears: Book 1 · Ch. 2
Books: 1

Description

A tall, robust young man of about twenty to twenty-two, with black hair, black eyes, and a ruddy complexion. He wears traditional Catalan clothing; his expression can appear angry, grim, or distressed.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Albert de Morcerffather
Albert is the son of Fernand Mondego (Count de Morcerf); he fiercely defends his father's honor against accusations of betrayal.
Mercedes Herrerahusband
Fernand is married to Mercedes; their son Albert's engagement to Eugénie Danglars was arranged before the scandal
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Comtesse de Morcerfhusband
Comtesse de Morcerf is married to Fernand Mondego (Comte de Morcerf)
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Mercédèsconflicting source relationships
Fernand married Mercédès after Dantès' imprisonment, becoming Comte de Morcerf
Baron Danglarsconflicting source relationships
Danglars and Fernand plot together to frame Dantès for treason
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Comte de Morcerfsame person
Fernand Mondego is the same person as Comte de Morcerf; he changed his name after his military service and rise in status.
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Gaspard Caderousseconflicting source relationships
Caderousse was present when Danglars and Fernand met at the tavern of old Pamphile the day before Dantès' wedding.
Edmond Dantèsconflicting source relationships
Fernand betrays Edmond by delivering the false denunciation letter to the authorities out of jealousy and romantic rivalry
Franz d'Epinayadversary
Franz d'Épinay's engagement to Valentine de Villefort is canceled after Noirtier reveals Fernand's role in General d'Épinay's death.
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Haydéebetrayer of her father
Haydée's father, Ali Pasha, was betrayed by Fernand Mondego, leading to his death and Haydée's enslavement; she harbors deep resentment toward Fernand.
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Maximilian Morrelsocial competitor
Fernand (Count de Morcerf) represents the aristocratic class that Maximilian's family opposes
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General d'Épinaymurderer
Fernand Mondego killed General d'Épinay in a duel, a fact revealed by Noirtier de Villefort, leading to the cancellation of Franz d'Épinay's engagement.
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Noirtier de Villefortadversary
Noirtier de Villefort reveals Fernand's betrayal of Ali Pasha, leading to the cancellation of Franz d'Épinay's engagement to Valentine de Villefort.