# Bellarion the Fortunate — Character guide

> Key figures in Bellarion the Fortunate by Rafael Sabatini.

- [Bellarion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/bellarion.md): A young adventurer of fortune, cunning and resourceful, who becomes entangled in the wars of northern Italy.
- [Facino Cane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/facino_cane.md): A formidable condottiero and lord of Alessandria, a key player in the Milanese power struggles.
- [Valeria of Montferrat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/valeria_of_montferrat.md): The proud and spirited princess of Montferrat, whose fate becomes intertwined with Bellarion's.
- [Francesco Busone da Carmagnola](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/carmagnola.md): A boastful and ambitious condottiero, a rival and later ally to Bellarion.
- [Theodore of Montferrat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/theodore_of_montferrat.md): The Marquis of Montferrat, a shrewd and calculating ruler, father of Valeria.
- [Countess of Biandrate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/countess_of_biandrate.md): A noblewoman and ally of Facino Cane, involved in the political intrigues of Milan.
- [Filippo Maria Visconti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/filippo_maria_visconti.md): The cunning and ambitious Duke of Milan, a major antagonist in the later part of the book.
- [Giovanni Pusterla](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/giovanni_pusterla.md): A fiery and vengeful nobleman from Venegono, a persistent enemy of Facino Cane.
- [Count Enzo Spigno](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/enzo_spigno.md): A seemingly foolish but surprisingly clever count who serves under Facino Cane.
- [Messer Barbaresco](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/barbaresco.md): A loyal and capable captain serving under Facino Cane.
- [Werner von Stoffel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/stoffel.md): A burly German mercenary captain in the service of Facino Cane.
- [Ottone Buonterzo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/ottone_buonterzo.md): A condottiero and ally of Facino Cane, involved in the siege of Alessandria.
- [Girolamo Vignate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/girolamo_vignate.md): A nobleman and lord of Lodi, a rival to Facino Cane.
- [Gabriello Maria Visconti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/gabriello_maria_visconti.md): A son of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, involved in the dynastic struggles of Milan.
- [Ercole Belluno](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/ercole_belluno.md): A captain serving under Facino Cane, known for his strength.
- [Messer Beppo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/beppo.md): An audacious and loyal captain in Bellarion's company.
- [Squarcia Giramo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/squarcia_giramo.md): A fierce and loyal captain serving under Facino Cane.
- [Casella](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/casella.md): A fierce captain in the service of Facino Cane.
- [Ugolino da Tenda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/ugolino_da_tenda.md): A condottiero and captain, a rival to Carmagnola.
- [Lorenzaccio da Trino](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/lorenzaccio_da_trino.md): A cunning and treacherous captain in the service of Facino Cane.
- [Messer Aliprandi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/aliprandi.md): A captain and envoy serving Facino Cane.
- [Messer Corsario](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/corsario.md): A captain in the service of Facino Cane.
- [Marshal Boucicault](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/boucicault.md): The French Marshal and governor of Genoa, a political player.
- [Fra Sulpizio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/fra_sulpizio.md): A Grey Friar who provides sanctuary and counsel to Bellarion.
- [Castruccio da Fenestrella](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/castruccio_da_fenestrella.md): An exquisite and cunning condottiero, a rival to Bellarion.
- [Dionara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/dionara.md): A lady of the court of Montferrat, attendant to Princess Valeria.
- [Koenigshofen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/koenigshofen.md): A brawny German mercenary in Facino Cane's service.
- [Estorre Visconti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/estorre_visconti.md): A son of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, a claimant to Milan.
- [Messer Francesco Lonate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/francesco_lonate.md): A captain and envoy serving Facino Cane.
- [Beatrice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/beatrice.md): A noblewoman, possibly the Countess of Biandrate or a Visconti duchess.
- [Bice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/bice.md): A young woman in the service of the Countess of Biandrate.
- [Antonia Malatesta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/malatesta.md): A noblewoman, possibly a relative of the Malatesta family of Rimini.
- [Giasone Trotta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/giasone_trotta.md): A Piedmontese captain in the service of Facino Cane.
- [Gobbo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/gobbo.md): A hunchbacked servant and messenger, often used by Bellarion.
- [Antonio della Torre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/antonio_della_torre.md): A member of the della Torre family, rivals to the Visconti.
- [Fra Serafino da Imola](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/fra_serafino.md): A Franciscan friar and scholar, a friend to Bellarion.
- [Bellario](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/bellario.md): A name used by Bellarion as an alias or a minor confusion.
- [Ser Benvenuto](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/ser_benvenuto.md): An old servant or steward in the service of the Marquis Theodore.
- [Pandolfo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/pandolfo.md): A condottiero, possibly Pandolfo Malatesta, mentioned as a notable figure.
- [Bernabò Visconti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/bernabo_visconti.md): A former ruler of Milan, mentioned in historical context.
- [Messer Giuffredo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/giuffredo.md): A captain in the service of Facino Cane.
- [Lungo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/lungo.md): A white-haired captain in Facino Cane's service.
- [Niccolò Macchiavelli](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/niccolo_macchiavelli.md): The Florentine historian and political philosopher, mentioned as a source.
- [Bertino Mantegazza](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/bertino_mantegazza.md): A captain in the service of Facino Cane.
- [Alberto of Este](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/alberto_of_este.md): A nobleman from the Este family, mentioned as a political figure.
- [Paolo del Bagio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/paolo_del_bagio.md): A captain in the service of Facino Cane.
- [Ilario](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/ilario.md): A servant or minor character in the Montferrat court.
- [Giovanni Carlo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/giovanni_carlo.md): A young man, possibly a relative of the Visconti or a servant.
- [Wenzel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/wenzel.md): A German mercenary in the service of Facino Cane.
- [Giorgio Valperga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/giorgio_valperga.md): A captain in the service of Facino Cane.
- [Leocadia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/leocadia.md): A woman mentioned in passing, possibly a saint or historical figure.
- [Francesco da Pusterla](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/francesco_da_pusterla.md): A member of the Pusterla family, a rival to Facino Cane.
- [Dante Alighieri](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/characters/dante_alighieri.md): The famous poet, quoted or referenced in the narrative.

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