The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Maximus Quintilius
Also known as Quintilius Maximus
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 20
There is something remarkable about the unity between these two brothers—two bodies animated by one soul, their shared studies and occupations creating a bond that transcends ordinary kinship. When they appear together in the Senate, their joint consulship speaks of a harmony rarely seen among the powerful.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during events
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 20
- Books
- 1
Maximus Quintilius began as a distinguished senator alongside his brother Condianus, their fraternal love and shared dedication to studies and occupations earning them joint consulship. Their unity of purpose and spirit made them remarkable figures in Roman political life. Their story ended tragically as victims of Commodus's tyranny, their execution marking another casualty of imperial paranoia.
Description
A mature Roman senator with a dignified bearing, sharing a striking physical resemblance with his brother Condianus. He wears the white toga with purple border appropriate to his consular rank, his face reflecting the gravity and shared purpose that defined his relationship with his sibling.
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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