The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Perennis
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 20
His authority seems purchased rather than earned, the kind of power that makes others nervous rather than respectful. There's something servile in his ambition that shows through the trappings of office.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during events
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 20
- Books
- 1
Perennis served as a minister under Commodus, rising to become praetorian prefect through murder and ambition. His considerable vigor and ability were ultimately overshadowed by his servile nature and the violent means by which he obtained and maintained power, leading to his eventual execution.
Description
A Roman praetorian prefect in military-administrative dress, wearing ornate armor and cloak. Ambitious features with calculating eyes, middle-aged with authoritative bearing, carrying symbols of office and military command.
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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