The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
John Count of Nevers
Also known as John the Fearless
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 283
A fearless youth whose presence fills great halls with the energy of crusade vows and noble ambition. His bearing suggests both the privilege of his station and the restless spirit of one who would lead men into battle.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Young adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 283
- Books
- 1
John, Count of Nevers, known as John the Fearless, led French forces at Nicopolis where he was captured by Bajazet and later ransomed. He hosted elaborate feasts with pageantry featuring Saracen, elephant, and pheasant, swearing crusade oaths with barons and knights while accompanied by four princely cousins.
Description
A young nobleman of commanding presence, dressed in the rich finery appropriate to a French duke. His features reflect European nobility, while his bearing suggests both the weight of his position and the restless energy of crusade vows. His attire speaks of elaborate feasts and noble pageantry.
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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