Characters from Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

The Bishop of Chutreaux - This character is not named but under his guidance the townspeople decide to build a new and glorious cathedral.

William of Planz - This character is a Flemish architect of wide repute.

Robert of Cormont - This character replaces William of Planz as the cathedral's master builder in 1280.

Roland of Clermont - This character is appointed Bishop of Chutreaux in 1281.

Etienne of Gaston - This character replaces Robert of Cormont, after the latter's death, as the cathedral's master builder in 1329.

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