The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Jovius
Also known as Jovius the General
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 97
A general whose distinguished rank marks him for significant responsibilities, his presence suggesting both military authority and the weight of administrative duties.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult contemporary
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 97
- Books
- 1
Jovius served as a general of distinguished rank who prepared to lead Italian divisions through the Alps alongside other commanders. Later elevated to count, he was directed to shut temples, seize or destroy instruments of idolatry, abolish the privileges of priests, and confiscate consecrated property throughout the Western territories.
Description
A Roman general of distinguished rank, marked by the military bearing appropriate to one commanding Italian divisions. His presence suggests both the authority of field command and the later administrative responsibilities that would define his role in the closure of temples and confiscation of religious property.
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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