# Percy Van Kristen — Hadrian the Seventh character guide

> Percy Van Kristen in Hadrian the Seventh by Frederick Rolfe.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Van Kristen, Percy, Cardinal Van Kristen

**First appearance:** 0009-vi

## Who they are

A cardinal from the Netherlands, often skeptical of Hadrian.

## In the story

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

Arrives at Castel Gandolfo and is brought into the secret chamber.

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

Receives diaconate from Hadrian on the Celian Hill, later named Cardinal-deacon of St. Kyriak-at-the-Baths-of-Diocletian, admired for his stately shyness.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/chapters/xi)

Young Cardinal who walks with the Pope on Lammas Day, reminiscing about their past and discussing the political situation in Italy.

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

Very sad, offers to stay and help Hadrian.

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hadrian_the_seventh_se/chapters/xxiv)

Kneels before Hadrian and holds the Sacred Host during the dying rites.

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