The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Hunneric
Also known as Huneric, King Hunneric
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 157
There's something predatory in his stillness, the kind of presence that suggests a man who has learned to wield power through fear rather than through the respect of his subjects.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Young adult to middle-aged
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 157
- Books
- 1
Hunneric, eldest son of Genseric, inherited his father's kingdom but seemed to possess only his vices. His marriage to the reluctant Eudocia marked the beginning of his reign, which was characterized by intensified persecution of Catholics. His cruelty extended even to the burning alive of the Arian patriarch in Carthage, and his loathsome disease brought a fitting end to his inglorious rule.
Description
Hunneric possesses the imposing physical presence of Vandal royalty, with a powerful build and the fair hair and beard typical of his Germanic heritage. His cold blue eyes and harsh features reflect both his royal descent and the brutal nature of his rule, while his garments combine the military traditions of his people with the stolen luxury of conquered Carthage.
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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