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Hadrian the Seventh · Character

Cardinal della Volta

A cardinal involved in Vatican politics.

minor

Also known as Della Volta, della Volta

First appearance: xxiii

Cardinal della Volta shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Former Majordomo, one of the Compromissaries, noted as Hadrian's double.
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In IV: Former Majordomo, one of the Compromissaries, noted as Hadrian's double. Later, in VI: His likeness to someone Courtleigh…

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CCCardinal Court…PLPope LeoSPSignor PancieraBOBishop of Caer…HVHadrian VIICDCardinal della Volta

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Vatican medical and political figures
  • Papal court and allies
  • Minor characters and international figures
  • Protagonist

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