The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Maurice
Also known as Maurice Tiberius, Emperor Maurice
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 200
There's something austere and controlled about this emperor's presence, his cold reserve masking deeper currents of benevolence. His bearing suggests both the weight of imperial responsibility and the physical toll of long rule, marked by the dignity of one who has learned to dissemble pride.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- 43 years
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 200
- Books
- 1
Maurice, also known as Maurice Tiberius, began as the chosen successor to Emperor Tiberius II, selected despite his mature age of forty-three. Of ancient Roman origin but with Cappadocian parents, he reigned for over twenty years, displaying calculated benevolence while adopting Chosroes II as his spiritual son. Despite suffering from sciatic pains that forced him to walk barefoot in religious processions, he maintained the dignity of his office until his murder alongside five of his nine children by the usurper Phocas.
Description
A Byzantine emperor of mature years, approximately forty-three, with a cold and reserved demeanor. He wears imperial robes while displaying the dignity of one who has reigned for over twenty years, his presence marked by the physical toll of long rule and the calculated grace of imperial authority, despite suffering from sciatic pains.
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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