# Geneura — Orlando Furioso character guide

> Geneura in Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** fair Geneura

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

## Who they are

Princess of Scotland, falsely accused of unchastity.

## In the story

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

The Scottish princess condemned to death under a harsh law; Rinaldo decides to defend her.

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

Geneura is falsely accused of infidelity by Lurcanio due to Polinesso's machinations; her innocence is championed by a mysterious knight and later by Rinaldo.

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

Accused by Lurcanio, defended by Ariodantes, and ultimately married to him with her father's blessing.

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