The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Hilarius
Also known as the senator Hilarius
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 125
There's a statesmanlike gravity to this Roman senator, a man whose eloquence seems capable of turning the tide of imperial judgment and earning unexpected rewards.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Middle-aged adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 125
- Books
- 1
Hilarius appears as a senator and disciple of Libanius, entrusted with the delicate task of confessing Antioch's crime before imperial authority. His oratorical skill won a favorable audience and earned him the governorship of Palestine, transforming him from advocate to administrator through the power of his words.
Description
A dignified middle-aged Roman senator with olive skin and dark hair, wearing a white toga marked with the senatorial stripe. His bearing is oratorical and commanding, the presence of one accustomed to persuasion and public address.
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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