The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Carinus
Also known as Marcus Aurelius Carinus, Emperor Carinus
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 45
A short, thick-set Roman emperor with a white complexion, presenting a compact and robust figure. His sturdy build and pale skin align with descriptions possibly derived from ancient portraits, contrasting with idealized poetic images of divine beauty. As a late third-century ruler, he would be imagined in imperial Roman attire befitting his status.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Young adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 45
- Books
- 1
Description
A short, thick-set Roman emperor with a white complexion, presenting a compact and robust figure. His sturdy build and pale skin align with descriptions possibly derived from ancient portraits, contrasting with idealized poetic images of divine beauty. As a late third-century ruler, he would be imagined in imperial Roman attire befitting his status.
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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