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Jacopo

A smuggler who becomes Dantès's trusted companion after the escape from prison.

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Also known as Jacopo Manfredi

First appearance: The Smugglers

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A Corsican sailor on La Jeune Amélie who becomes Dantès' devoted comrade.
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In The Smugglers: A Corsican sailor on La Jeune Amélie who becomes Dantès' devoted comrade. He refuses a share of prize money after Dantès is wounded, and receives instruction in navigation and astronomy from Dantès.

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PAPope Alexander…CBCaesar BorgiaMBMajor Bartolom…ASAssuntaLCLa CarconteJAJacopo

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  • Count's allies and targets
  • Historical treasure figures
  • Peripheral Characters
  • Fictional and historical references

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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