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Alfonso del Mutolo

Italian captain whose actions are cited as an example of military prudence.

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Also known as Alfonso

First appearance: i

Alfonso del Mutolo shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the son of King Ferrando who disregarded his father's advice, sent an army into Romagna, lost it, and with it his dominions.
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Alfonso del Mutolo first appears in 0004 i.

In XII: Mentioned as the son of King Ferrando who disregarded his father's advice, sent an army into Romagna, lost it, and with it his dominions.

Later, in XLVIII: A Pisan citizen who feigned surrender to the Florentines during the siege of Pisa, leading them into a trap.

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KFKing FerrandoPAPope Alexander…TLTitus LiviusMMMarcus MeneniusFMFabius MaximusADAlfonso del Mutolo

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Character groups

  • Military Prudence and Tyranny
  • Founders and Tyrants
  • Protagonist
  • Military Exemplars

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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