The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Anne of Byzantium
Also known as Anne, Constance, Constance of Hohenstaufen
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 245
There's an unmistakable majesty to this young woman who carries the weight of empires in her bearing. Her presence commands attention, marked by the refined elegance of Byzantine court life and the dignity of imperial lineage.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 245
- Books
- 1
Anne of Byzantium was a Byzantine princess of imperial blood who became the wife of Andronicus. Originally known as Jane, sister of the count of Savoy, she was preferred over the French king's suit and was regenerated and crowned in St. Sophia under the more orthodox appellation of Anne. Her retinue was composed of knights and ladies, and the count respected in his sister the superior majesty of a Roman empress.
Description
A young Byzantine princess with pale skin and golden hair arranged in elaborate imperial style. Striking features with high cheekbones and regal bearing. Wears magnificent Byzantine imperial robes in purple and gold, adorned with pearls and precious stones. Crowned with an imperial diadem, accompanied by a retinue of knights and ladies. Imperial beauty and commanding presence.
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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