The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Lollianus
Also known as Laelianus
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 39
A figure of authority in Roman Gaul whose very title suggests ambition and the turbulent politics of empire.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during events
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 39
- Books
- 1
Lollianus, also known as Laelianus, emerged as a usurper in Gaul during a period of imperial instability, representing the recurring challenges to central authority that marked the later Roman Empire. His brief appearance in the historical record captures the fragmentation of power that would eventually contribute to the empire's decline.
Description
An adult male with the bearing of a military commander in Roman Gaul, wearing period-appropriate attire befitting his status as a usurper. His presence suggests authority and the martial qualities necessary for one who would challenge established imperial power.
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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