# Luigi Orezzo — Hadrian the Seventh character guide

> Luigi Orezzo in Hadrian the Seventh by Frederick Rolfe.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Orezzo

**First appearance:** 0011-viii

## Who they are

A cardinal known for his cunning and ambition.

## In the story

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

Candidate with 8 votes in the first scrutiny; gains two additional votes in the second scrutiny.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/chapters/iii)

Secretly enchanted by Hadrian's defiance of Pope Leo's memory, but shocked at blessing the city under Piedmontese rule.

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

Engages in a theological discussion with Hadrian about papal infallibility and the nomination of a cardinal, then retires.

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

Now watches the Pope closely while Ragna keeps aloof.

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