The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Clodion
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 152
Clodion's long hair marks him as something new among the Franks—a king whose authority flows not just from conquest, but from the symbolic weight of his distinctive appearance. There's something both ancient and forward-looking in his bearing.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 152
- Books
- 1
Clodion stands as the first of the long-haired kings, establishing his residence at Dispargum and extending Frankish conquests as far as the River Somme. His reign marked the beginning of a new royal tradition among the Franks, one that would define their monarchy for generations to come.
Description
Clodion's most striking feature is his long, flowing hair—the mark of the first long-haired Frankish king. His build suggests a warrior who has known both the battlefield and the responsibilities of rule. He carries himself with the practical authority of someone who has expanded his territory through strategic conquest.
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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