The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Cassiodorus
Also known as Flavius Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 36
There's an air of cultivated learning about this Roman statesman whose presence at the Ravenna court bridges the classical world with the emerging medieval order. His bearing suggests someone who has dedicated his life to preserving knowledge while serving the powerful.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult (6th century CE)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 36
- Books
- 1
Cassiodorus served as principal minister at the court of Ravenna, using his position to compose volumes of public epistles in the royal name while creating his twelve-book Gothic history. His thirty years of honored service reflected the lustre of genius and learning upon Theodoric's reign. He stands as a crucial bridge between classical Roman culture and the Gothic kingdoms that succeeded the Western Empire.
Description
A learned Roman statesman of the 6th century with the dignified bearing of a court minister at Ravenna. His dark hair and beard are styled appropriately for his era, and he wears the refined robes of Roman nobility. His cultured demeanor suggests both scholarly depth and the political acumen of one who served thirty years in positions of honor.
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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