The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Jacques Davy du Perron
Also known as Cardinal du Perron, Du Perron
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 219
There's a careful diplomacy in his presence, like a man accustomed to navigating the delicate balance between spiritual authority and temporal power. His bearing suggests someone whose words carry weight in the highest councils.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 219
- Books
- 1
Jacques Davy du Perron, known as Cardinal du Perron, engaged in significant discussions with the Pope regarding the donation of Constantine. His intervention prevented the censure of this historical document, arguing that the canons held it to be authentic, thus preserving an important piece of medieval ecclesiastical tradition.
Description
A Catholic cardinal with dignified features and the rich red vestments of his office. His appearance combines scholarly authority with political sophistication, marked by the careful bearing of one who influences matters of church doctrine and historical interpretation.
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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