# Pietro Cennini — Romola character guide

> Pietro Cennini in Romola by George Eliot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Pietro, the Cennini, Cennini

**First appearance:** 0009-vii-a-learned-squabble

## Who they are

A member of the Cennini family, possibly a printer or scholar.

## In the story

### [XXIX: A Moment of Triumph](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romola_se/chapters/xxix-a-moment-of-triumph)

Defends Savonarola, crediting him with preaching peace and quietness during the crisis. He expresses trust in the Frate to influence the French king.

### [The Benediction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romola_se/chapters/lxii-the-benediction)

Watches the event with Tito and defends Savonarola's faith and sincerity against the growing criticism.

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