Macquart

The oldest character on the Macquart side of the family. He was Adélaide's lover. He was referred to by the citizens of Plassans as “that scoundrel Macquart”. He had two children with Adélaide, Antoine and Ursule both born within 2 years of them getting together. He used to drink and would beat Adélaide.
He lived the life of a smuggler and came and went as he pleased. He was eventually shot by a customs officer whilst trying to smuggle watches into France.