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Hadrian the Seventh · Character

Cardinal Gentilotto

An Italian cardinal, often part of the opposition.

minor

Also known as Gentilotto, Hieronimo Gentilotto

First appearance: xiv

Cardinal Gentilotto shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Appointed as a Compromissary; paces galleries with Fiamma; receives 12 votes in the first scrutiny.
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In II: Appointed as a Compromissary; paces galleries with Fiamma; receives 12 votes in the first scrutiny. Later, in IV: Prefect-General…

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See Cardinal Gentilotto in xiv

Character Web

22 connections

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HVHadrian VIICCCardinal CarvaleCTCardinal Talac…CLCardinal Leigh…BOBishop of Caer…CGCardinal Gentilotto

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Conclave and opposition cardinals
  • Protagonist
  • Papal court and allies
  • Minor characters and international figures

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

In this scene, Hadrian reaches an emotional and psychological peak by violently rejecting his own past efforts…

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See Cardinal Gentilotto in xiv