The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Nanienus
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 120
A Roman commander whose long experience in Gaul has given him the sober wisdom that comes from years of defending the frontier against Germanic tribes.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 120
- Books
- 1
Nanienus was a Roman military commander who shared command in Gaul with Mellobaudes during the Alemanni invasion. His long experience and sober wisdom made him a valuable defender of Roman territories in the west.
Description
An experienced Roman military commander with the weathered appearance of a veteran. His bearing reflects the practical authority of one who has spent years defending Roman territories, with the sober demeanor of frontier service.
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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