The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Lucius Antonius
Also known as Antonius, Lucius Antonius Saturninus
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 19
There's something dangerous in the way Lucius Antonius carries himself—a man who has gambled everything on a single throw of fortune's dice. His presence radiates the restless energy of someone who has tasted power and found it intoxicating, yet there's also the shadow of a man living on borrowed time.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during reign of Domitian
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 19
- Books
- 1
Lucius Antonius Saturninus emerged as a rebel against Emperor Domitian's rule in Germany, briefly claiming imperial authority in a desperate bid for power. His rebellion lasted mere months before his own followers turned against him, ending his brief reign in betrayal. His story serves as a cautionary tale of the perils faced by those who would challenge established imperial authority.
Description
Lucius Antonius possesses the rugged features and commanding presence of a Roman military man who has risen through the ranks. His face shows the determination of someone who has taken a fateful step, with eyes that reflect both ambition and the calculating mind of a would-be emperor. Short dark hair frames features hardened by years of military service, while his bearing suggests the confidence of a man accustomed to giving orders rather than receiving them.
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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