The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Irene Lascaris
Also known as daughter of Theodore Lascaris
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 275
There's a quiet dignity in her bearing that speaks of noble lineage and personal merit. She embodies the milder virtues of her sex combined with the illustrious heritage of imperial bloodlines.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Adult during marriage
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 275
- Books
- 1
Irene Lascaris was the daughter of Theodore Lascaris who became the first wife of John Vatatzes. She was known for her personal merit and the milder virtues that distinguished her character. Her bloodline connected the noble houses of the Angeli and Comneni, making her a figure of both imperial dignity and personal virtue in the Byzantine court.
Description
A noble Byzantine lady with the bearing of imperial dignity, wearing fine garments appropriate to her status as daughter of Theodore Lascaris. Her appearance reflects both noble lineage and virtuous character, with the refined elegance of one whose blood carries the heritage of the Angeli and Comneni houses.
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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