The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Constantina
Also known as Constantina Augusta, princess Constantina, Empress Constantina
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 80
There's something formidable about this woman who carries the weight of imperial authority with such determination. Her presence suggests both the privileges of her Augusta rank and the fierce ambition that drives her actions.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 80
- Books
- 1
Constantina was the cruel and aspiring daughter of Constantine who obtained the rank of Augusta from her father. She placed the diadem on the Illyrian general Vetranio with her own hands, demonstrating her political ambition. As empress, she shed tears to prevent Maurice's campaign and escaped to the sanctuary of St. Sophia, though she would later be tortured and beheaded with her three daughters.
Description
An ambitious woman of imperial rank, daughter of Constantine who held the title of Augusta. Adult woman with a commanding presence, dark hair, wearing the garments befitting an empress. Her features reflect both her noble birth and her determined character, with the bearing of one accustomed to power.
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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