# Godfrey of Bouillon — The Divine Comedy character guide

> Godfrey of Bouillon in The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0089-canto-xviii

## Who they are

Crusader leader, appears in the Heaven of Mars.

## Relationships

### [Dante Alighieri](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_divine_comedy_se/characters/dante_alighieri)

_social_

Dante encounters Godfrey of Bouillon in Paradise as a heroic crusader, viewing him with reverence.

### [Beatrice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_divine_comedy_se/characters/beatrice)

_social_

Beatrice and Godfrey of Bouillon share the celestial realm as blessed souls, interacting in Paradise.

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_divine_comedy_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_professional_

Godfrey of Bouillon is a warrior for Christ, with Jesus representing his divine commander.

### [Sordello](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_divine_comedy_se/characters/sordello)

_social_

Godfrey of Bouillon and Sordello are both souls in Purgatory/Paradise, with limited direct interaction.

### [Virgil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_divine_comedy_se/characters/virgil)

_social_

Godfrey of Bouillon and Virgil are both guides or figures in Dante's journey, though in different realms.

### [Virgil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_divine_comedy_se/characters/virgil)

_social_

Godfrey of Bouillon and Virgil are both guides or figures in Dante's journey, though in different realms.

### [Beatrice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_divine_comedy_se/characters/beatrice)

_social_

Beatrice and Godfrey of Bouillon share the celestial realm as blessed souls, interacting in Paradise.

### [Dante Alighieri](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_divine_comedy_se/characters/dante_alighieri)

_social_

Dante encounters Godfrey of Bouillon in Paradise as a heroic crusader, viewing him with reverence.

### [Dante Alighieri](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_divine_comedy_se/characters/dante_alighieri)

_social_

Dante encounters Godfrey of Bouillon in Paradise as a heroic crusader, viewing him with reverence.

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_divine_comedy_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_professional_

Godfrey of Bouillon is a warrior for Christ, with Jesus representing his divine commander.

### [Sordello](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_divine_comedy_se/characters/sordello)

_social_

Godfrey of Bouillon and Sordello are both souls in Purgatory/Paradise, with limited direct interaction.

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_divine_comedy_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_professional_

Godfrey of Bouillon is a warrior for Christ, with Jesus representing his divine commander.

## In the story

### [Canto XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_divine_comedy_se/chapters/canto-xviii)

A righteous leader whose soul is among those forming the celestial eagle.

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