Vladimir Harkonnen
Vladimir Harkonnen is a fictional character from the science fiction series Dune.
He was born in year 10, 110 after the foundation of the Spacing Guild. His father served as head to the House Harkonnen and as Siridar (planetary governor) and Baron of the planet Giedi Prime. Vladimir was trained since youth as a possible successor to him. Vladimir presumably prooved to be the most promising candidate as he was eventualy chosen over his younger half-brother Abulurd Harkonnen.
Abulurd eventualy married into the House Rabban and renounced the name Harkonnen and his rights to the title. He eventualy succeeded his father-in-law as Count and governor of planet Lankiveil. Vladimir was uncle to his sons:Glossu Rabban (year 10,132 - 10, 193)
He has two nephews: Feyd-Rautha and Glossu 'Beast' Rabban who both conspired to get the baron's throne. All three of them were killed on Arrakis.
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