The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Hermengild
Also known as St. Hermengild
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 163
There is something compelling about this young prince who stands at the intersection of faith and royal duty, his bearing marked by both the authority of his position and the quiet intensity of his convictions.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- 6th century AD
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 163
- Books
- 1
Hermengild was the eldest son of Leovigild, invested with the royal diadem and the principality of Boetica. His conversion to the Nicene faith set him on a path of rebellion against his father, ultimately leading to his execution in the tower of Seville for his refusal to accept Arian communion.
Description
A young prince invested with royal diadem and the principality of Boetica, his appearance marked by the ornate garments and golden crown of Visigothic royalty. His bearing reflects both noble birth and the weight of his position, with the dignified presence of Spanish royalty during the 6th century.
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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