The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Gontran
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 167
There's something notably pious in his bearing, a king whose religious devotion seems to guide his rule. His presence suggests both royal authority and a moral compass that sets him apart from his contemporaries.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 167
- Books
- 1
Gontran was the pious king of Burgundy who sent an army to invade Gothic possessions. Unlike many rulers of his time, he was known to reproach his own leaders for their crimes, demonstrating a religious conscience that influenced his approach to kingship and warfare.
Description
A Frankish king of Burgundy with the dignified bearing of Merovingian royalty. He wears richly decorated robes with gold trim appropriate to his royal status, and his long hair follows the distinctive fashion of Frankish kings. His build is authoritative and kingly, and his face reflects the piety for which he was known, setting him apart from the more ruthless rulers of his era.
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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