# Orlando — Orlando Furioso character guide

> Orlando in Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Roland, Count Orlando, good Orlando, bold Orlando, crazed Orlando

**First appearance:** 0003-canto-i

## Who they are

The greatest Christian paladin, driven mad by love for Angelica.

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