The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Anicia Faltonia Proba
Also known as Proba, The noble and pious Proba
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 141
There's a quiet dignity to her presence that speaks of generations of Roman nobility, tempered now by a gentle Christian faith. Her eyes hold the weight of years lived through uncertain times, yet they remain kind.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Elderly (widow with adult sons and granddaughter)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 141
- Books
- 1
Anicia Faltonia Proba began as a noble Roman matron of the highest patrician class, a widow whose fortune and influence extended across the late Empire. When the sack of Rome came, she chose exile over submission, leading her family across the sea to safety in Africa. Her wealth became a lifeline for those who fled with her, and her piety offered spiritual anchor in a world that seemed to be ending.
Description
An elderly Roman noblewoman of patrician bearing, with silver-white hair arranged in traditional matronly style. She wears a simple yet elegant stola of fine wool in muted earth tones, with a palla draped over her shoulders and a modest gold fibula at her shoulder. Her face bears the dignified lines of age, and she carries herself with the composed grace of ancient nobility.
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)
Appearances
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