The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Clodius Albinus
Also known as Decimus Clodius Albinus
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 1
There's something compelling about Clodius Albinus—the way his philosophic austerity seems at odds with his noble extraction, as if he's chosen principle over privilege. His presence suggests a man who has thought deeply about power and its costs.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 1
- Books
- 1
Clodius Albinus began as governor of Britain, declaring against the murderers of Pertinax with noble republican ancestry behind him. Despite his illustrious lineage, his branch had sunk into mean circumstances, which he bore with philosophic austerity. He accepted the rank of Caesar before his ambitions led to defeat at Lyons with his British army.
Description
Clodius Albinus presents a study in contrasts—noble republican ancestry worn beneath the philosophic cloak of austerity. His features suggest both the weight of illustrious names and the reality of reduced circumstances. He carries himself with the dignity of someone who has risen through ability rather than inherited privilege.
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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