# Cardinal Nefski — Hadrian the Seventh character guide

> Cardinal Nefski in Hadrian the Seventh by Frederick Rolfe.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Nefski

**First appearance:** 0012-ix

## Who they are

A Russian cardinal in the papal court.

## In the story

### [Hadrian the Seventh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/chapters/hadrian-the-seventh)

Receives comfort from Hadrian after the election, highlighting Hadrian's compassionate nature.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/chapters/ii)

Appointed as a Compromissary; walks with della Volta and says mattins and lauds together.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/chapters/iv)

Archbishop of Prague, one of the Compromissaries, noted as nearly killed by anarchists.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/chapters/v)

Noted for his sorrowful appearance; Hadrian invites him to Castel Gandolfo to offer comfort.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/chapters/vii)

Reveals a traumatic experience of being crucified by anarchists and witnessing the deaths of young students.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/chapters/xiii)

Mentioned as one of Hadrian's cardinals who describes the Pope as a madman with a primitive apostolic pose.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/chapters/xxi)

Consulted by Hadrian, admits Poland might be happier as a constitutional monarchy within a federation.

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