The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Constantius Chlorus
Also known as Chlorus, pale Constantius, Constantius I
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 45
There's something distinctive about his pale presence—the emperor known as Chlorus whose complexion marks him as different from his colleagues, yet whose bearing suggests both noble birth and the practical wisdom of a Gallic adventurer who rose through merit.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Middle-aged
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 45
- Books
- 1
Constantius Chlorus transforms from governor of Dalmatia to Western emperor and father of Constantine, his pale complexion earning him the surname Chlorus while his less obscure birth—Eutropius his noble Dardanian father, his mother niece of Emperor Claudius—distinguished him among his colleagues. Known for clemency, moderation, and a mild humane temper that preserved the maxims of toleration, he died in the imperial palace of York, his policy favoring Christians in palace offices and his legacy secured through his son's eventual triumph.
Description
A Roman Caesar with distinctive pale complexion that earned him the surname Chlorus, wearing imperial purple robes that reflect his rise from Dardanian nobility to imperial dignity. His middle-aged features carry the bearing of both noble birth and practical Gallic adventure, marked by the clemency and moderation that defined his character.
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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