Dante's brother-in-law, condemned to the Circle of Violence for his participation in the Third Crusades. He confronts and fights Dante within Hell before being defeated.
A family connection places Francesco's condemnation in direct conflict with Dante.
The plot identifies Francesco as Dante's brother-in-law and describes their confrontation in the Circle of Violence.
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