The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character

Martin Ursini

Also known as Martin Orsini

  • Minor
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 302

A Roman noble whose bearing reflects the ancient prestige of his powerful family. His presence carries the weight of noble lineage and the authority that comes with such distinguished ancestry.

Gender
male
Age
Middle-aged
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 302
Books
1

Martin Ursini belonged to the powerful Ursini family, one of Rome's most influential noble houses. His life ended in execution by hanging, carried out by Rienzi as punishment for his involvement in the pillaging of a shipwreck.

Description

A middle-aged Roman nobleman with the aristocratic features characteristic of ancient Roman nobility. His dark hair and dignified bearing reflect his status as a member of the powerful Ursini family. He wears the fine clothing befitting his noble rank.

Story so far

  1. 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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