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Cloridan

A Saracen soldier, friend of Medoro.

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Also known as Cloridano, young Cloridane

First appearance: canto i

Cloridan shows up with force in Canto XVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Accompanies Medoro into the Christian camp, slaying sleeping enemies.
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In Canto XVIII: Accompanies Medoro into the Christian camp, slaying sleeping…

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MEMedoroCHCharlemagneZEZerbinoMAMarphisaAGAgramantCLCloridan

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Medoro and Companions
  • Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
  • Scottish Subplot Characters

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  • Closing

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See Cloridan in Canto XVIII