The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
King Robert of Naples
Also known as Robert the Wise, Robert of Anjou, Robert I of Naples
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 305
There's something almost scholarly about this king whose wisdom and liberality set him apart from his royal contemporaries. His bearing suggests both the authority of sovereignty and the cultured refinement of one who values learning and beauty. When he speaks, his words carry the weight of considered judgment rather than mere royal decree.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 305
- Books
- 1
King Robert of Naples began as the ruler of Sicily who earned recognition as the wisest and most liberal sovereign of his age through his patronage of learning and the arts. His most notable achievement was obtaining marbles from Rome to adorn the city of Naples, demonstrating his commitment to beautifying his kingdom through the acquisition of classical treasures. His reign was marked by both political wisdom and cultural advancement that distinguished him among the monarchs of his time.
Description
An adult king of Naples bearing the regalia appropriate to the Kingdom of Sicily, with the dignified and cultured presence of an enlightened monarch. His appearance reflects both royal authority and the refined bearing of one known for wisdom and liberality, carrying himself with the quiet confidence of a sovereign who values learning and artistic beauty alongside political power. His features and demeanor suggest the thoughtful judgment that earned him recognition as the wisest ruler of his age.
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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