# Titus Quintius Fulvus — The Decameron character guide

> Titus Quintius Fulvus in The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Titus, Titus Quintius

**First appearance:** 0048-the-ninth-story

## Snapshot

A young Roman noble studying in Athens whose passion for his friend's betrothed nearly kills him and binds two men in an unrepayable debt.

## Who they are

Titus arrives in Athens as a promising Roman of senatorial family, lodging with Gisippus and sharing his studies, his table, and his confidence. When he falls hopelessly in love with Gisippus's intended bride, the friendship is tested by an appetite he cannot master and a loyalty he cannot abandon. His illness and recovery force both men into an exchange of obligations that will follow Titus back to Rome, where the favor must eventually be repaid.

## Relationships

### [Gisippus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/characters/gisippus)

_friendship_

Gisippus selflessly gives up his betrothed to his dear friend Titus, demonstrating an extraordinary bond of loyalty and sacrifice.

### [Sophronia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/characters/sophronia)

_romantic_

Sophronia marries Titus Quintius Fulvus after being given up by her original betrothed, Gisippus, forming a loving union.

### [Gisippus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/characters/gisippus)

_friendship_

Gisippus selflessly gives up his betrothed to his dear friend Titus, demonstrating an extraordinary bond of loyalty and sacrifice.

### [Gisippus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/characters/gisippus)

_friendship_

Gisippus selflessly gives up his betrothed to his dear friend Titus, demonstrating an extraordinary bond of loyalty and sacrifice.

### [Sophronia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/characters/sophronia)

_romantic_

Sophronia marries Titus Quintius Fulvus after being given up by her original betrothed, Gisippus, forming a loving union.

## In the story

### [The Eighth Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/the-eighth-story)

Titus is the Roman gentleman sent to Athens to study philosophy. He becomes deeply enamored of Sophronia, his friend Gisippus's betrothed, and struggles with his conscience before confessing his love.

## Links

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