#operatic character

• Ascanio — A masculine given name of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the classical Greek and Latin name Ascanius. In mythology, Ascanius was the son of the legendary Trojan hero Aeneas and the founder of Alba Longa; historically and culturally, the name is borne by prominent figures of the Italian Renaissance (such as Cardinal Ascanio Sforza) and frequently appears in literary, musical, and operatic works.