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Flordespine

A lady loved by Tanacro.

minor

Also known as Young Flordespine, beauteous Flordespine

First appearance: canto i

Flordespine shows up with force in Canto XXV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Falls in love with Bradamant, believing her to be a man; later learns the truth and suffers unrequited desire.
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In Canto XXV: Falls in love with Bradamant, believing her to be a man; later learns the truth and suffers unrequited…

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  • Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
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