Dietfried Bougainvillea

Gilbert's older brother and the Navy Colonel who entrusted Violet to his younger brother

Violet's former master and Gilbert's older brother. He pushed the family headship onto his younger brother and serves as a Navy Colonel himself. He entrusts Violet to his brother. Eldest son of the Bougainvillea family.

Trivia

  • Name derived from a real flower.
  • Rare family member who serves in Navy, unlike younger brother Gilbert.
  • Holds important role in entrusting Violet to younger brother.

Alternate names

Dietfried Bougainvillea Margrave

Tags

Violet Evergarden Light Novel Kyoto Animation Ensemble Drama Soldier Navy Colonel Gilbert Bougainvillea Sibling Auto Memory Doll

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Has a beauty mark under his left eye. A dignified Navy Colonel male. Eldest son of the prestigious Bougainvillea family with a calm appearance.
Distinguishing features
  • Beauty mark under left eye
  • Dignified Navy uniform appearance
Iconic items
  • Navy Colonel uniform

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Strict
Detailed personality
Strong sense of responsibility toward family and headship, places trust in younger brother Gilbert, harbors complex feelings toward Violet but entrusts her to him with trust. Stands out for calm and strict demeanor.
Keywords
  • Strict
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Caring toward younger brother
  • Complex emotions
  • Trust
Talents
  • Military command ability
  • Strategic insight as Navy Colonel
Skills
  • Implementation of strict military discipline
  • Subordinate leadership
Motivation
Cede family headship to younger brother Gilbert and protect family name in the Navy himself. By entrusting Violet to his brother, left her future in his hands.

History

Backstory
Born as eldest son of Bougainvillea family, only one in Army-serving lineage to join Navy and become Navy Colonel. Pushed headship onto younger brother Gilbert, becoming estranged from family, but entrusts Violet to brother. Feared Violet as a killing doll but places trust in her.
Debut date
December 25, 2015
Work title
Violet Evergarden
Media type
Manga

Entrusting Violet to Gilbert

Significant event
Entrusting Violet to Gilbert
Description
Picked up and raised Violet on battlefield but, finding her difficult to handle, decided to leave her to younger brother Gilbert.

Ceding headship to younger brother

Significant event
Ceding headship to younger brother
Description
Broke family tradition by joining Navy, ceded headship to younger brother Gilbert and became estranged.

Continuing exchange with younger brother Gilbert

Significant event
Continuing exchange with younger brother Gilbert
Description
Estranged from family but continues contact with younger brother.

Relationships

Gilbert Bougainvillea

Sibling

Younger brother. Ceded headship to him and entrusted Violet's care to him.

Mrs. Bougainvillea

Mother

Mother. Existence implied in original work.

Media appearances

Violet Evergarden

Anime / Supporting

2018 TV Series

Violet Evergarden Side Story - Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll -

Movie / Supporting

2019 Theatrical Edition

Violet Evergarden: The Movie

Movie / Supporting

2020 Theatrical Edition

Voice cast and creators

Hidenobu Kiuchi

Voice actor
Hidenobu Kiuchi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version

Kana Akatsuki

Creator name
Kana Akatsuki
Role
Original author

Akiko Takase

Creator name
Akiko Takase
Role
Illustrator

Kyoto Animation

Creator name
Kyoto Animation
Role
Publisher

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