The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Euchrocia
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 124
She moves through the world with the quiet authority of one born to nobility, a widow whose presence commands respect. There's something resolute in her bearing that speaks of both learning and conviction.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 124
- Books
- 1
Euchrocia was a noble matron of Bordeaux, widow of the orator Delphidius, whose life became entwined with the fate of Priscillian. She stood among those executed for their faith, a woman of learning and position whose devotion led her to share the fate of her spiritual companions.
Description
A noble matron of Bordeaux with the dignified bearing of Roman aristocracy, wearing dark mourning robes appropriate to her widowhood. Her face is composed and aristocratic, her hair modestly arranged beneath a veil. She carries herself with the grace and quiet authority of one born to nobility and educated in letters.
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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