The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Pescennius Niger
Also known as Gaius Pescennius Niger, Niger
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 1
A governor whose rigid discipline is tempered by affable manners, creating an unusual combination of authority and approachability that marks him as a natural leader.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 1
- Books
- 1
Gaius Pescennius Niger began as governor in Syria where he declared against the murderers of Pertinax. Of obscure birth and station, he maintained rigid discipline while displaying mild firmness and affability of manners. An old friend and intended successor of Severus, he was ultimately defeated in battles near Cyzicus, Nice, and Issus during the civil war.
Description
Middle-aged Roman governor with dark hair, wearing military attire with governor's insignia, stern but affable expression, disciplined posture, wearing the uniform of a Roman commander
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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