The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Degalaiphus
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 113
There's a martial authority in his bearing, a Roman count whose presence suggests both the weight of command and the dangers of frontier warfare. His stance carries the gravity of imperial service.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 113
- Books
- 1
Degalaiphus served as a Roman count and military commander during the turbulent fourth century, commanding forces in Armenia and participating in campaigns against both the Alemanni and Gothic peoples. His career ended tragically when he was mortally wounded in battle against Alemannic forces, exemplifying the violent end that often awaited Roman commanders on the empire's troubled frontiers.
Description
An adult male Roman military commander bearing the rank of count, with the commanding presence appropriate to an imperial general. His appearance reflects the martial authority of late Roman military leadership, dressed in the attire suitable to his rank and responsibilities.
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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