The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Godegisel
Also known as Godegisil, Godegiselus
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 164
There's a quiet authority in the way he carries himself, a prince whose name carries weight among the Burgundian nobility. His presence suggests both the refinement of royal blood and the practical concerns of a garrison commander.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- 5th-6th century AD
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 164
- Books
- 1
Godegisel was the youngest brother of Gundobald, ruling the dependent principality of Geneva. As a Burgundian prince, he joined the royal standard with the troops of Geneva during the conflicts of his time. Left at Vienna with a garrison of five thousand Franks, he met his end when massacred by his own brother.
Description
A Burgundian prince of the 5th-6th century with the bearing of Frankish nobility. He wears royal garments befitting his station, including embroidered tunics and a fur-lined cloak. His hair is shoulder-length and dark, complemented by a short beard and mustache. His features are refined, with a strong jaw and commanding eyes that reflect his dual role as prince and garrison commander.
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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