# Hadrian the Seventh — Character guide

> Key figures in Hadrian the Seventh by Frederick Rolfe.

- [Hadrian VII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/hadrian.md): A humble Englishman who is unexpectedly elected Pope, transforming the papacy.
- [George Arthur Rose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/george_arthur_rose.md): The protagonist before his election, a failed priest and eccentric scholar.
- [Mrs. Crowe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/mrs_crowe.md): Rose's devoted landlady who cares for him in his poverty.
- [Jerry Sant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/jerry_sant.md): A socialist agitator and former friend of Rose who becomes a cardinal.
- [Mr. Rose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/mr_rose.md): An alternate reference to George Arthur Rose, often in formal contexts.
- [George Semphill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/george_semphill.md): A cardinal and political rival to Hadrian within the Church.
- [Sir John](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/sir_john.md): A loyal young knight who serves and protects Hadrian.
- [Mariano Ragna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/mariano_ragna.md): A cardinal who becomes a close ally and confidant of Hadrian.
- [Cardinal Talacryn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/cardinal_talacryn.md): A worldly cardinal who initially opposes Hadrian's reforms.
- [Sir Iulo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/sir_iulo.md): A nobleman and attendant in the papal court.
- [Percy Van Kristen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/percy_van_kristen.md): A cardinal from the Netherlands, often skeptical of Hadrian.
- [Cardinal Carvale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/cardinal_carvale.md): A young cardinal who becomes a devoted follower of Hadrian.
- [Mr. Macleod](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/mr_macleod.md): A Scottish journalist who interviews Hadrian.
- [Pope Leo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/pope_leo.md): The deceased pope whose death leads to the conclave.
- [Luigi Orezzo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/luigi_orezzo.md): A cardinal known for his cunning and ambition.
- [Cardinal Courtleigh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/cardinal_courtleigh.md): A cardinal and physician who attends to Hadrian.
- [Victor Emanuel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/victor_emanuel.md): The King of Italy who clashes with Hadrian.
- [Cardinal Sterling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/cardinal_sterling.md): An English cardinal who supports Hadrian.
- [Cardinal Gentilotto](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/cardinal_gentilotto.md): An Italian cardinal, often part of the opposition.
- [Serafino Vagellaio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/serafino_vagellaio.md): A cardinal or church figure with a dramatic presence.
- [Fiamma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/fiamma.md): A cardinal known for his fiery rhetoric.
- [William II](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/william_ii.md): The German Kaiser who interacts with the Vatican.
- [Sir Francis Bertram](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/sir_francis_bertram.md): A British diplomat or envoy to the Vatican.
- [Cardinal della Volta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/della_volta.md): A cardinal involved in Vatican politics.
- [Cardinal Moccolo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/cardinal_moccolo.md): A cardinal who acts as scrutator in conclave.
- [Empress Elena](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/empress_elena.md): The Empress of Italy, wife of Victor Emanuel.
- [Dom Jaime de Bourbon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/characters/dom_jaime_de_bourbon.md): A Spanish Bourbon claimant to the throne.

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