The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Lewis of Bavaria
Also known as Ludwig of Bavaria
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 299
An emperor who moves between the grandeur of empire and the humility of municipal office with equal gravity. His bearing suggests a man who understands both the weight of crowns and the obligations of civic duty.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 299
- Books
- 1
Lewis of Bavaria, also known as Ludwig, was a German emperor who revived the example of Otho by accepting election as senator by the Roman people. He was crowned by Sciarra Colonna and encircled the Colonna pillar with a royal crown, symbolizing the complex relationship between imperial authority and Roman municipal traditions. He stood as one of two pretenders to the imperial throne summoned by Rienzi.
Description
A middle-aged German emperor of broad-shouldered imperial build, with dark hair beneath an ornate crown. His stern features include a prominent nose and deep-set eyes that convey both authority and calculation. He wears elaborate ceremonial robes with fur trim and gold embroidery befitting his dual role as emperor and senator. His presence commands attention whether in imperial court or Roman senate chamber.
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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