The Decameron · Character
Messer Filippo Argenti
A Florentine nobleman known for his bad temper and later mocked by Dante.
minor
Also known as Messer Filippo
First appearance: The Eighth Story
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A large, choleric gentleman who is provoked by a false message and beats Biondello severely.
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Character groups
- Historical and Legendary Figures
- Pranks and Gullibility
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