The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Constantine IX Monomachus
Also known as Constantine Monomachus, Constantine the Tenth
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 215
There's something weary about this emperor whose physical suffering seems to have marked his reign. His presence carries the weight of imperial authority tempered by the visible effects of chronic illness.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult man
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 215
- Books
- 1
Constantine IX Monomachus was an emperor whose health was broken by the tortures of gout, leading to a dissolute reign marked by his physical suffering. Despite his condition, he maintained his position as emperor during a period of declining imperial power.
Description
An adult emperor suffering from the physical effects of gout, with the bearing of one whose health has been broken by chronic pain. Standard build, wearing imperial regalia appropriate to his station. His features reflect both his imperial authority and the toll of his physical condition.
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)
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