Bellarion the Fortunate · Character

Gabriello Maria Visconti

A son of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, involved in the dynastic struggles of Milan.

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Also known as Gabriello, the Lord Gabriello Maria Visconti

Gabriello Maria Visconti shows up with force in IV: The Champion. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Writes to Facino urging his return to Milan to take command against Ottone Buonterzo's invasion.

Gabriello Maria Visconti first appears in 0027 xii visconti faith.

In IV: The Champion: Writes to Facino urging his return to Milan to take command against Ottone Buonterzo's invasion.

Later, in V: The Commune of Milan: The Duke's natural brother and titular governor, who mediates and supports Facino's military plans.

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IV: The Champion
Writes to Facino urging his return to Milan to take command against Ottone Buonterzo's invasion.
V: The Commune of Milan
The Duke's natural brother and titular governor, who mediates and supports Facino's military plans.
VI: The Fruitless Wooing
Gabriello conceives an attachment for Bellarion during this period.
IX: De Mortuis
Arranges the visit of the Montferrat delegation to avert a Malatesta marriage and strengthen the Ghibelline alliance.
X: The Knight Bellarion
Conducts Bellarion to the Ragione Palace to receive the city's thanks.
XI: The Siege of Alessandria
Attempts to restore Ghibelline authority but is thwarted by della Torre.
XII: Visconti Faith
Besieged in the Castle of Porta Giovia by Malatesta's forces, with a price on his head.

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