The Prince · Character

Giovanni Bentivogli

Giovanni Bentivogli is a character in The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli.

minor

Also known as Messer Giovanni, Bentivogli, the Bentivogli, Messer Giovanni Bentivogli, Giovanni Bentivogli

First appearance: 0025-xix-that-one-should-avoid-being-despised-and-hated

Ruler of Bologna who lost power due to internal factionalism.