The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Decius
Also known as Trajan Decius, Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius, Gaius Messius Quintus Trajanus Decius
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 1
There's something of the old Roman virtues in his bearing—a man of Pannonian birth who carries himself with the spirit of ancient nobility. His presence suggests both martial vigor and civil courtesy.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 1
- Books
- 1
Trajan Decius rose from Pannonian origins to become Roman emperor during the great barbarian invasions of the third century, embodying what Gibbon saw as the last flowering of traditional Roman virtues. His reign was marked by active military campaigns and an affable peace, ending with his death in battle against Gothic forces at the age of fifty, a fate that recalled the heroic deaths of earlier Roman commanders.
Description
A Roman emperor of approximately fifty years, with the noble bearing and active presence of a military leader. His features suggest Pannonian origins, with a dignified yet affable demeanor that combines martial vigor with civil courtesy. He wears the imperial attire appropriate to his rank, carrying himself with the spirit worthy of ancient Roman extraction.
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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