# Polinesso — Orlando Furioso character guide

> Polinesso in Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** This Polinesso, False Polinesso, The unhappy Polinesso

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

## Who they are

Duke of Albany, a villain who slanders Geneura.

## In the story

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

Polinesso is the Duke of Albany who deceives Dalinda, feigns love for Geneura, and plots to ruin her reputation out of spite.

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

The villain who plotted against Geneura; dies in the duel and his duchy is forfeited.

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