# Dudon — Orlando Furioso character guide

> Dudon in Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Danish Dudon, sturdy Dudon, Sir Dudon, Bold Dudon

**First appearance:** 0003-canto-i

## Who they are

A Danish Christian knight.

## In the story

### [Canto XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orlando_furioso_se/chapters/canto-xxxi)

Fights alongside Rinaldo against the Saracens.

### [Canto XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orlando_furioso_se/chapters/canto-xl)

Assaults the Moorish fleet, captures seven kings and their ships, and brings them to Marseilles.

### [Canto XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orlando_furioso_se/chapters/canto-xli)

Consigns prisoners to the Child; allows the Child to take prisoners and a bark for Africa.

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