# Leo — Orlando Furioso character guide

> Leo in Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Young Leo, Leo Augustus

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

## Who they are

Son of the Emperor of Greece.

## Relationships

### [Rogero](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/rogero)

_rivalry_

Leo is a Byzantine prince who competes with Rogero for Bradamant's hand in marriage.

### [Rogero](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/rogero)

_rivalry_

Leo is a Byzantine prince who competes with Rogero for Bradamant's hand in marriage.

## In the story

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

Leo is the Grecian prince to whom Aymon has betrothed Bradamant, becoming Rogero's rival.

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

Arranges the combat, receives Bradamant as bride, later searches for Rogero.

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

Discovers Rogero's identity and selflessly yields his claim to Bradamant.

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