The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Crescentius
Also known as Crescentius the Consul, Crescentius of Rome
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 221
There's something of ancient Rome's fire in his bearing, the kind of presence that recalls the republic's greatest defenders. His authority seems to spring from the very stones of the eternal city.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during events (late 10th century)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 221
- Books
- 1
Crescentius emerged as a champion of Roman independence, twice rising to command of the city in resistance to Ottonian rule. Known as the Brutus of the republic, he formed a conspiracy aimed at restoring Greek imperial authority over Rome. His revolutionary career ended in execution by hanging following the failure of his final conspiracy.
Description
A Roman consul of the late tenth century, dressed in the robes of his office. His appearance reflects both his consular authority and his role as a revolutionary leader who twice commanded the city against foreign rule.
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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