The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Eupraxia of Kiev
Also known as Praexedes, Adelais, Eufrasia
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 260
There's something formidable about this daughter of Russian princes, whose presence commands attention even in the most august assemblies. Her bearing suggests someone who has learned to speak truth in the face of power.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Middle-aged
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 260
- Books
- 1
Eupraxia of Kiev was the daughter of a Russian prince and widow of a margrave of Brandenburgh who became empress through marriage to Henry IV. At the synods of Constance and Placentia, she made public confession of her husband's alleged crimes, testifying against him in proceedings that shook the medieval world.
Description
A woman of middle years with fair skin and the dignified bearing of Russian nobility. Her face carries the marks of one who has testified in the most public forums. She wears the elaborate dress befitting an empress of her station.
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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