The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Hilderic
Also known as Hilderich, King Hilderic
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 162
There's something quietly noble about this Vandal king, a gentleness that seems at odds with the reputation of his savage lineage, marked by an unexpected preference for justice over vengeance.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during reign
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 162
- Books
- 1
Hilderic succeeded to the throne of Africa as the gentle son of the savage Hunneric, choosing the duties of humanity and justice over the obligations of an impious oath. His reign was marked by the restoration of peace and universal freedom, including the return of Catholic bishops to their sees. Despite his mild disposition, he was eventually usurped by Gelimer and met his end in infirm old age.
Description
An elderly man with white hair and beard, his features gentle and humane. He wears the royal garments of the Vandal court, his bearing marked by the mild dignity of one who has chosen mercy over the harshness of his lineage.
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)
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