The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Nomius
Also known as great treasurer Nomius
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 151
This minister embodies the refined authority of Byzantine court life, his very presence suggesting access to the corridors of imperial power. There's something measured and deliberate in his demeanor that speaks of high office.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 151
- Books
- 1
Nomius served as a minister of consular or patrician rank, holding the important position of great treasurer in the Byzantine court. He was entrusted with the delicate diplomatic mission of attempting to deprecate the wrath of Attila, representing the empire's interests in crucial negotiations.
Description
Nomius presents the distinguished figure of a Byzantine minister, his rank evident in his elaborate court dress and the formal bearing appropriate to consular or patrician status. His appearance reflects his role as great treasurer, marked by the insignia and robes that denote his high position in the imperial administration.
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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