The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Alexius III Angelus
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 268
There's something hollow about this emperor's grandeur—the purple robes and lofty Comnenian name he adopted seem borrowed rather than earned, supported more by his wife's masculine ambition than his own character.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 268
- Books
- 1
Alexius III Angelus usurped the Byzantine throne from his brother Isaac through the support of military factions, adopting the prestigious Comnenian name to legitimize his rule. His base character was propped up by the masculine vices and political acumen of his wife Euphrosyne, making their joint reign a study in weak leadership supported by ruthless ambition.
Description
A middle-aged man wearing imperial purple robes and the diadem, but lacking the natural bearing of authority. His features suggest someone elevated beyond his natural capabilities, with the regalia appearing more costume than rightful inheritance. Dark hair and beard frame a face that shows the strain of borrowed grandeur.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
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