War and Peace · Character
Louis-Alexandre Berthier
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 173
Berthier appears in the formal, watchful world surrounding Napoleon, a senior officer whose authority is conveyed by his place among those gathered. The book offers little personal detail, leaving his impression one of measured presence rather than display.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 173
- Books
- 1
Louis-Alexandre Berthier is identified as a French marshal and chief of staff, part of Napoleon’s military circle. He appears at the dinner where Napoleon receives Balashëv, occupying the background of diplomacy and command rather than taking a personal role in the scene. The novel gives him no further individual arc or private history.
Description
The text identifies Berthier as a French marshal and chief of staff but does not describe his physical appearance. No height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, or distinctive marks are specified. He is seen at a formal dinner with Napoleon and Balashëv; the passage gives no precise details of his attire.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Mikhail BalashëvRussian envoy and French military official
Berthier is among the French officials present at the dinner to which Napoleon invites Balashëv.
Napoleon Bonaparteemperor and chief of staff
Berthier reports the French army’s disintegration and urges Napoleon to rally it at Smolensk and reduce its burdens.
Story so far
BOOK 1War and Peace
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