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The Charterhouse of Parma · Character

Conte Pietranera

Gina's first husband, a brave but reckless French officer killed in a duel.

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Also known as Pietranera, the excellent Conte Pietranera, poor Pietranera

First appearance: the charterhouse of parma

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The Conte is as fond of Fabrizio as his wife, often puts him on a horse and takes him on parade.
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CCClelia ContiADAscanio del Do…CMConte MoscaGFGeneral Fabio …FDFabrizio del D…CPConte Pietranera

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