The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Bassianus
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 52
There is something calculated about his presence, the careful charm of a man who has risen through family connections and political opportunity. His bearing suggests someone who understands the value of proximity to power.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 52
- Books
- 1
Bassianus was a man of considerable family and fortune who became Constantine's brother-in-law through marriage. Elevated to the rank of Caesar as Constantine's new kinsman, he was later executed for conspiracy against the emperor, his rise and fall reflecting the dangerous politics of Constantine's court.
Description
A Roman nobleman with olive skin and dark hair. He wears the refined clothing of late Roman aristocracy, carrying himself with the calculated charm of someone who has risen through family connections and political opportunity.
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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