The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Decebalus
Also known as Decebal
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 11
There's a fierce independence in his stance, a king who stands against the might of empire with the dignity of his own people. His presence commands respect from both allies and adversaries.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during wars
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 11
- Books
- 1
Decebalus ruled as king of Dacia during the critical confrontations with Rome under Trajan, representing the last major resistance to Roman expansion in the Danube region. His conflicts with the empire marked a significant chapter in Rome's relations with the barbarian kingdoms beyond its borders.
Description
An adult male of barbarian kingly bearing, with the commanding presence appropriate to a ruler who challenged Roman authority. No specific physical details are provided beyond his royal status and the dignity of his position as a Dacian king.
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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