The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Olybrius
Also known as Senator Olymbrius
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 158
A senator whose ancient family name carries the weight of Roman tradition. His presence suggests the last generations of the old aristocracy navigating a changing world.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Middle-aged
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 158
- Books
- 1
Olybrius, a senator of the prestigious Anician family, briefly held the imperial throne with the support of Ricimer. Having married Placidia, daughter of Valentinian, his brief seven-month reign represented one of the final attempts to maintain traditional Roman governance amid the collapse of imperial authority in the West.
Description
A middle-aged man of Roman senatorial rank, wearing the white toga with purple stripe that marks his membership in the ancient Anician family. His dignified features and receding hairline reflect the traditional appearance of late Roman nobility. He carries himself with the measured bearing of one born to the ancient aristocracy.
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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