The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Paulus
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 193
There's an air of measured authority about this man of law, someone whose careful speech and scholarly presence suggest opinions that shape the very foundations of justice. His eyes seem to weigh every word, as though accustomed to being cited as an oracle of jurisprudence.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during the Severan period
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 193
- Books
- 1
Paulus emerged as one of the five great civilians whose works formed the bedrock of Roman jurisprudence, his opinions treated as oracles of law by subsequent generations. His writings on matters ranging from infanticide to broader legal principles were later incorporated into Justinian's monumental compilation, establishing him among the most respected legal minds of the Severan period.
Description
A distinguished jurist with a scholarly build, neatly trimmed graying hair, and penetrating dark eyes that reflect careful thought. His formal toga drapes with the precision of his legal mind, while his measured bearing and thoughtful expression convey the authority of one whose opinions shaped Roman law.
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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