# Romola — Character guide

> Key figures in Romola by George Eliot.

- [Romola de' Bardi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/romola.md): Daughter of a blind scholar, she becomes Tito's wife and struggles with loyalty, duty, and faith.
- [Tito Melema](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/tito_melema.md): A handsome, charming Greek scholar whose self-serving choices lead to betrayal and tragedy.
- [Baldassarre Calvo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/baldassarre.md): Tito's adoptive father, a scholar and warrior, who seeks revenge after being betrayed.
- [Tessa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/tessa.md): A simple, trusting peasant girl who becomes Tito's secret wife and bears his children.
- [Girolamo Savonarola](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/girolamo_savonarola.md): The fiery Dominican friar who preaches reform and wields great spiritual and political influence in Florence.
- [Nello](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/nello.md): The talkative barber whose shop is a hub of gossip and news in Florence.
- [Bardo de' Bardi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/bardo_de_bardi.md): Romola's blind father, a passionate scholar and collector of antiquities.
- [Piero di Cosimo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/piero_di_cosimo.md): An eccentric painter and friend of Tito, known for his sharp observations and strange fancies.
- [Bernardo del Nero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/bernardo_del_nero.md): An elderly statesman and loyal Medici supporter, Romola's godfather and trusted advisor.
- [Bratti Ferravecchi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/bratti.md): A shrewd second-hand dealer who finds Tito after his shipwreck.
- [Monna Brigida](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/brigida.md): Romola's affectionate, somewhat vain aunt who cares for her after her father's death.
- [Dolfo Spini](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/dolfo_spini.md): A leader of the Compagnacci, a rowdy aristocratic youth faction opposed to Savonarola.
- [Niccolò Machiavelli](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/niccolo_machiavelli.md): A young Florentine diplomat and political observer who appears in the Rucellai garden scenes.
- [Monna Lisa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/monna_lisa.md): Nello's deaf, elderly wife who assists in the barber shop.
- [Lillo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/lillo.md): Tessa and Tito's young son, who appears in the later parts of the novel.
- [Bernardo Rucellai](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/bernardo_rucellai.md): A wealthy Florentine who hosts intellectual gatherings in his gardens.
- [Fra Domenico of San Marco](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/fra_domenico.md): A devoted follower of Savonarola who participates in the trial by fire.
- [Lorenzo Tornabuoni](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/lorenzo_tornabuoni.md): A young Florentine nobleman and friend of Tito, later executed for conspiracy.
- [Bartolommeo Scala](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/bartolommeo_scala.md): Chancellor of Florence and a patron of learning, appears in scholarly debates.
- [Francesco Cei](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/francesco_cei.md): A poet and critic who argues with Savonarola's followers.
- [Domenico Cennini](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/domenico_cennini.md): A practical Florentine businessman and scholar.
- [Piero de' Medici](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/piero_de_medici.md): The exiled head of the Medici family, whose return is plotted.
- [Messer Naldo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/messer_naldo.md): A minor character mentioned in the context of Florentine politics.
- [Messer Luca Pitti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/luca_pitti.md): A historical Florentine figure mentioned in passing.
- [Dino](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/dino.md): Romola's brother who became a Dominican friar and died young.
- [Lorenzo de' Medici](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/lorenzo_de_medici.md): The late Magnificent ruler of Florence, mentioned as a past figure.
- [Ser Ceccone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/ser_ceccone.md): A notary or clerk involved in legal matters.
- [Francesco Valori](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/francesco_valori.md): A prominent supporter of Savonarola in the Florentine government.
- [Giannozzo Pucci](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/giannozzo_pucci.md): A Florentine citizen involved in political events.
- [Goro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/goro.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or worker.
- [Camilla Rucellai](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/camilla_rucellai.md): A member of the Rucellai family, present at the garden supper.
- [Politian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/politian.md): A famous humanist poet, mentioned in scholarly circles.
- [Fra Luca](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/fra_luca.md): Another name for Dino, Romola's brother, as a friar.
- [Niccolò Ridolfi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/niccolo_ridolfi.md): A Florentine nobleman involved in political affairs.
- [Luigi Pulci](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/luigi_pulci.md): A poet, mentioned in literary discussions.
- [Monna Ghita](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/monna_ghita.md): A minor female character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
- [Maestro Tacco](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/maestro_tacco.md): A doctor or healer mentioned in the story.
- [Fra Salvestro Maruffi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/fra_salvestro.md): A Dominican friar associated with Savonarola.
- [Cronaca](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/cronaca.md): An architect and follower of Savonarola.
- [Maestro Vaiano](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/maestro_vaiano.md): A minor character, possibly a craftsman or official.
- [Lollo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/lollo.md): A minor character, possibly a peasant or servant.
- [Cecco d'Ascoli](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/cecco_d_ascoli.md): A historical figure mentioned in passing.
- [Piero Capponi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/piero_capponi.md): A Florentine statesman and military leader.
- [Messer Greco](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/messer_greco.md): A minor character, possibly a Greek scholar or merchant.
- [Domenico Mazzinghi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/domenico_mazzinghi.md): A Florentine citizen, possibly a lawyer or official.
- [Nofri](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/nofri.md): A minor character, possibly a stepfather to someone in the story.
- [Pietro Cennini](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/pietro_cennini.md): A member of the Cennini family, possibly a printer or scholar.
- [Pagolantonio Soderini](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/pagolantonio_soderini.md): A Florentine politician, possibly a Gonfaloniere.
- [Sandro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/sandro.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or artist.
- [Fra Francesco](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/fra_francesco.md): A friar, possibly a follower of Savonarola.
- [Marullo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/marullo.md): A Greek scholar married to Alessandra Scala.
- [Alessandra Scala](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/alessandra_scala.md): The learned daughter of Bartolommeo Scala, married to Marullo.
- [Giovanni de' Medici](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/giovanni_de_medici.md): The young Cardinal, later Pope Leo X, mentioned in political contexts.
- [Niccolò Caparra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/niccolo_caparra.md): A minor character, possibly a craftsman or worker.
- [Antonio Pollajuolo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/antonio_pollajuolo.md): A painter and sculptor, mentioned in artistic circles.
- [Jacopo di Nola](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/jacopo_di_nola.md): A man who made a strange accusation against Tito.
- [Leonardo da Vinci](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/leonardo.md): The famous artist and inventor, mentioned in passing.
- [Marsilio Ficino](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/marsilio_ficino.md): A Neoplatonic philosopher, mentioned in scholarly contexts.
- [Fra Benedetto](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/fra_benedetto.md): A young friar, possibly a follower of Savonarola.
- [Bernardo Dovizi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/bernardo_dovizi.md): A witty young man from Bibbiena, later a cardinal.
- [Gian Fantoni](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/gian_fantoni.md): A minor character, possibly a friend of Tito.
- [Taddeo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/taddeo.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or worker.
- [Messer Angelo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/messer_angelo.md): A minor character, possibly a government official.
- [Aldo Manuzio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/aldo_manuzio.md): The famous Venetian printer, mentioned in scholarly contexts.
- [Gaddi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/gaddi.md): A minor character, possibly an artist or craftsman.
- [Lamberto dell' Antella](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/lamberto_dell_antella.md): A minor character, possibly involved in politics.
- [Giovan Battista Ridolfi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romola_se/characters/giovan_battista_ridolfi.md): A member of the Ridolfi family, possibly involved in politics.

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