The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Henry the Wonderful
Also known as Duke Henry the Wonderful, Henry of Brunswick
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 278
A figure whose noble bearing transcends the poverty of his northern German domains. His presence suggests both the ancient dignity of Teutonic lineage and the harsh realities of ruling marginal territories.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 278
- Books
- 1
Henry the Wonderful ruled as Duke of Brunswick in the poor and savage regions of northern Germany, deriving some revenue from his silver mines despite the limited resources of his territory. His family was celebrated by the Greeks as the most ancient and noble of the Teutonic name, and he was father to Irene of Brunswick, whose marriage would connect his northern German lineage to the imperial court of Constantinople.
Description
A petty lord of adult years from the harsh northern regions of Germany, whose noble bearing reflects his ancient Teutonic lineage despite the poverty of his domains. His appearance suggests both the dignity of his celebrated family name and the practical necessities of ruling marginal territories with silver mines.
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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