# Gabriello Maria Visconti — Bellarion the Fortunate character guide

> Gabriello Maria Visconti in Bellarion the Fortunate by Rafael Sabatini.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Gabriello, the Lord Gabriello Maria Visconti

**First appearance:** 0027-xii-visconti-faith

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [IV: The Champion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/chapters/iv-the-champion)

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

### [V: The Commune of Milan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/chapters/vi-the-fruitless-wooing)

Gabriello conceives an attachment for Bellarion during this period.

### [IX: De Mortuis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/chapters/ix-de-mortuis)

Arranges the visit of the Montferrat delegation to avert a Malatesta marriage and strengthen the Ghibelline alliance.

### [X: The Knight Bellarion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/chapters/x-the-knight-bellarion)

Conducts Bellarion to the Ragione Palace to receive the city's thanks.

### [XI: The Siege of Alessandria](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/chapters/xi-the-siege-of-alessandria)

Attempts to restore Ghibelline authority but is thwarted by della Torre.

### [XII: Visconti Faith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/chapters/xii-visconti-faith)

Besieged in the Castle of Porta Giovia by Malatesta's forces, with a price on his head.

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