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Bishop Charles-François-Bienvenu Myriel
Bishop Myriel is a fictional character in Victor Hugo's 1862 novel Les Misérables. He is the Bishop of Digne in southeastern France and is based on the real-life Bishop of Digne, Bienvenu de Miollis. In the novel, Myriel is a heroic figure who personifies compassion and mercy. He is a kind and generous man who is always willing to help those in need. He is also a wise and intelligent man who is able to see the good in people, even when others cannot. Myriel is a complex and well-developed character who is one of the most memorable in Les Misérables.