Brother of King Philip II and the central figure. Sent to war against the Moors, he returns triumphant only to quarrel with and be stabbed by his brother. He survives, witnesses the aftermath, and ultimately regains his brother's favor to marry Dolores.
Don John becomes the future son-in-law of General Mendoza through his courtship of Dolores.
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