Who is segismundo in Florante at Laura?

Segismundo is a character in the Filipino literary classic "Florante at Laura," written by Francisco Balagtas. He is the son of Duke Briseo and the rightful heir to the throne of Albania, but he is raised in isolation due to a prophecy that foretold he would bring disaster to the kingdom. His character embodies themes of fate, identity, and the struggle for love and acceptance. Segismundo's journey ultimately highlights the conflict between destiny and free will.