Bellarion the Fortunate · Character

Countess of Biandrate

A noblewoman and ally of Facino Cane, involved in the political intrigues of Milan.

supporting

Also known as the Countess, the Countess of Biandrate

First appearance: III: The Countess of Biandrate

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Facino's young, languidly beautiful wife; teaches Bellarion dance and falconry, but grows resentful of his gratitude toward Facino.

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Countess of Biandrate appears in Bellarion the Fortunate as supporting figure.

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With Facino Cane (romantic): The Countess of Biandrate and Facino Cane share a passionate and politically charged romantic relationship. With Bellarion (social): Bellarion and the Countess of Biandrate have a cordial acquaintance, often meeting in courtly settings. With Facino Cane (romantic): The Countess of Biandrate and Facino Cane share a passionate and politically charged romantic relationship.

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Character groups

Milanese Nobility and Rivals
Facino Cane's Captains
Historical and Minor Figures

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Facino Cane
romantic · positive
The Countess of Biandrate and Facino Cane share a passionate and politically charged… How this plays out →
Bellarion
social · positive
Facino Cane
romantic · positive
The Countess of Biandrate and Facino Cane share a passionate and politically charged… How this plays out →
Bellarion
social · positive
Facino Cane
romantic · positive
The Countess of Biandrate and Facino Cane share a passionate and politically charged… How this plays out →
Bellarion
social · positive

Facino Cane
The Countess of Biandrate and Facino Cane share a passionate and politically charged romantic relationship.
Bellarion
Bellarion and the Countess of Biandrate have a cordial acquaintance, often meeting in courtly settings.
Facino Cane
The Countess of Biandrate and Facino Cane share a passionate and politically charged romantic relationship.
Bellarion
Bellarion and the Countess of Biandrate have a cordial acquaintance, often meeting in courtly settings.
Facino Cane
The Countess of Biandrate and Facino Cane share a passionate and politically charged romantic relationship.
Bellarion
Bellarion and the Countess of Biandrate have a cordial acquaintance, often meeting in courtly settings.

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III: The Countess of Biandrate
Facino's young, languidly beautiful wife; teaches Bellarion dance and falconry, but grows resentful of his gratitude toward Facino.
IV: The Champion
Shows petulance and malice toward Facino, argues about honour and ambition, and later curses her marriage as she enters Milan.
VI: The Fruitless Wooing
The Countess Beatrice persistently woos Bellarion, expressing grievances against Facino and seeking romantic consolation.
IX: De Mortuis
Accuses Facino of sending Bellarion to his death and later deflects his jealousy by claiming Bellarion was like a son to her.
X: The Knight Bellarion
At her husband's bidding, buckles the gold spurs on Bellarion.
XV: The Camisade
Present at Facino's breakfast in the citadel after the capture of Alessandria; described as 'her beauty all aglow'.
Severance
Demands Bellarion's departure to avoid humiliation, manipulates him with pleading and threats.
V: Justice
Mentioned as having gone to Melegnano with the Montferrine Princess.
VII: Prince of Valsassina
Marries Filippo Maria Visconti for ambition, unaware of the future danger from her younger husband.

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