# Cardinal Sterling — Hadrian the Seventh character guide

> Cardinal Sterling in Hadrian the Seventh by Frederick Rolfe.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sterling, Mr. Sterling

**First appearance:** 0015-xii

## Who they are

An English cardinal who supports Hadrian.

## In the story

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

The Cardinal-Deacon of Santa Maria Nuova, who provides financial information to Hadrian and is tasked with moving the safe.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/chapters/viii)

States that one's hands obey one's head, supporting Hadrian's decision.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/chapters/ix)

Hadrian speaks to him about working while day lasts.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/chapters/xvii)

Appears locked-up and determined to be righteous.

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