# Orlando Furioso — Character guide

> Key figures in Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto.

- [Orlando](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/orlando.md): The greatest Christian paladin, driven mad by love for Angelica.
- [Rogero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/rogero.md): A Saracen knight who converts to Christianity and marries Bradamant.
- [Bradamant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/bradamant.md): A Christian warrior maiden, destined bride of Rogero.
- [Angelica](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/angelica.md): A beautiful princess of Cathay, pursued by many knights.
- [Rinaldo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/rinaldo.md): A famous Christian paladin, cousin of Orlando.
- [Charlemagne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/charlemagne.md): Emperor of the Franks, leader of the Christian forces.
- [Agramant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/agramant.md): King of Africa, leader of the Saracen invasion of France.
- [Rodomont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/rodomont.md): A fierce Saracen king, known for his pride and brutality.
- [Astolpho](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/astolpho.md): An English paladin who goes on fantastic adventures.
- [Brandimart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/brandimart.md): Orlando's loyal friend and fellow Christian knight.
- [Mandricardo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/mandricardo.md): A proud Tartar king who seeks the sword Durindana.
- [Marphisa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/marphisa.md): A fierce Saracen warrior woman, sister of Rogero.
- [Gradasso](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/gradasso.md): A powerful Saracen king who covets Orlando's sword and horse.
- [Sacripant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/sacripant.md): King of Circassia, a suitor of Angelica.
- [Pinabel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/pinabel.md): A treacherous knight of the house of Maganza.
- [Melissa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/melissa.md): A wise enchantress who aids Bradamant and Rogero.
- [Alcina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/alcina.md): A beautiful but evil enchantress on an island.
- [Gryphon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/gryphon.md): A Christian knight, brother of Aquilant.
- [Sansonet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/sansonet.md): A Christian knight, companion of Rogero.
- [Olivier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/olivier.md): A Christian paladin, companion of Orlando.
- [Ferraù](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/ferrau.md): A Saracen knight, one of Angelica's suitors.
- [Medoro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/medoro.md): A young Saracen soldier who wins Angelica's love.
- [Doralice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/doralice.md): A Saracen princess, beloved of Mandricardo and Rodomont.
- [Olympia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/olympia.md): A countess abandoned by her lover Bireno.
- [Geneura](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/geneura.md): Princess of Scotland, falsely accused of unchastity.
- [Polinesso](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/polinesso.md): Duke of Albany, a villain who slanders Geneura.
- [Dalinda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/dalinda.md): Lady-in-waiting to Geneura, involved in the plot.
- [Malagigi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/malagigi.md): A Christian enchanter, cousin of Rinaldo.
- [Namus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/namus.md): Duke of Bavaria, a wise counselor to Charlemagne.
- [Turpin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/turpin.md): Archbishop and chronicler of the paladins' deeds.
- [Ogier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/ogier.md): A Danish paladin in Charlemagne's court.
- [Drusilla](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/drusilla.md): Wife of Anselmo, known for her fidelity.

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