The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Arcadius
Also known as Flavius Arcadius, Emperor Arcadius
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 122
There's something both regal and vulnerable in his youthful imperial presence, carrying the weight of destiny while still bearing the softness of youth, surrounded by the trappings of absolute power.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Child/young adolescent
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 122
- Books
- 1
Arcadius was the eldest son of Theodosius who received the name and honors of Augustus while still young. He was destined to fill the throne of Constantinople, and his statue along with those of his family was desecrated during the Antioch sedition. He would later advance to meet the relics of Samuel at the head of clergy and senate, delivering them in a golden vase covered with silken veil.
Description
A youthful Eastern Roman emperor with the dignity of imperial lineage, wearing purple garments embroidered with golden dragons. His diadem of gold set with precious stones and his presence on a massy gold throne mark him as the heir to Theodosius's eastern empire.
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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