The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Byrrhus
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 20
This senator carries himself with the quiet confidence of proven excellence, his bearing suggesting a man whose merit has been recognized by the highest authorities. There's something noble in his presence that speaks to genuine accomplishment rather than mere ambition.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during events
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 20
- Books
- 1
Byrrhus rose to prominence as a senator whose exceptional merit earned him the rare honor of marriage into the imperial family, granted personally by Emperor Marcus Aurelius. His distinguished career and recognized abilities placed him among Rome's most respected citizens until his execution under Commodus.
Description
A distinguished Roman senator with olive skin and dark hair touched with gray at the temples. He wears the traditional white toga with purple border denoting his rank, and carries himself with noble bearing and quiet dignity that reflects his recognized merit and connection to the imperial household.
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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